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  • Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 52 years of experience
  • Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavilion 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
  • (858) 824-5000

Brief Intro

Started Practice: 1981 Joined Scripps Clinic Medical Group: 1981Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Leadership Roles: -Associate Director, ICU, 1983present -Director, Cardiac Noninvasive Laboratory, 1985present -Member, Nurse/Physician Liaison Committee, 19821985 -Member, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, 19821991 -Member, Utilization Review Committee, 19891994 -Member, Steering Committee, Heart Lung Vascular Center, 19921993 -Chairman, Medical Records Committee, 19942000 -Member, Utilization Review Committee, Scripps Clinic Medical Group, 1994-1995 -Member at Large (elected), Medical Executive Committee, 1994-1997 -Elected Representative, Board of Directors, Scripps Clinic Medical Group, 1996-1999 -Chief of Staff, Scripps Green Hospital, 2001-2003 -Member, Medical Review Committee, 2001-2003 -Chair, Credentials Committee, 2000-2002 Teaching Roles: -Clinical Member, Scripps Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, 1981-present -Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine (Non-salaried), UCSD School of Medicine, 1982Present: -Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute, 1988present Professional Societies: -Fellow, American College of Cardiology -Fellow, Council of Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association -American Society of Echocardiography -American Heart Association -Alpha Omega Alpha -San Diego Society of Echocardiography -Health Professions Mentor Program, UCSD Academic Enrichment Programs Board Membership: -Physician-in-Charge, Department of Cardiology, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, 1980-1981 -President, San Diego County Society of Echocardiography, 1993-1996 -President, Coastal Metro Division, American Heart Association, San Diego Chapter, 1994-1995 -Member, Legislative and Regulatory Committee, American Society of Echocardiography, 1998-2001 -Member, Board of Directors, American Society of Echocardiography, 2001 2004 -Member, Board of Directors, Western States Affiliate, American Heart Association, 2003present -Member, Physician Leadership Cabinet, Scripps Health, 20002003 -Member, Cardiovascular Task Force, Scripps Health, La Jolla, California, 2003 2004 -Member, Best Practices Writing Group, American Society of Echocardiography, 2005 Honors & Awards: -B.A. degree with honors (Psychology), Stanford University, 1969 -Merck Award (Scholastic Achievement), UCLA School of Medicine, 1973 -Alpha Omega Alpha, UCLA School of Medicine, 1973 -Medical House Staff Outstanding Teacher Award, Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Clinic, 1992, 1994, 1999 -Best Doctors In America Pacific Region (1996-1998) -Lexington, Whos Who, 2000 -National Registry of Whos Who, 2000

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Ucsd Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla - 1973

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Fink McElroy Papatheofanis
  • 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Mitral Stenosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Conduction Disorders
  • Pericarditis
  • Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Aortic Stenosis
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99