Christina Elena Saikus, M.D., PH.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

(904) 953-2000Jacksonville, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christina Elena Saikus, M.D., PH.D. has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 14+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2012 and has 14+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

17

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Ischemic Heart Disease
75%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Heart Failure
75%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$771 received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christina Elena Saikus's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2012

    Emory University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 14, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 14 years in practice

    Established

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 2012)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY 11030-3816

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 511315

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Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Christina Elena Saikus

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christina Elena Saikus for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Jacksonville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christina Elena Saikus

Dr. Saikus is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 953-2000.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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