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Dr. Heather Doherty, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 48
Dr. Heather Doherty, MD
4.2 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Heather Doherty, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Heather Doherty, MD
4.2 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Heather Doherty, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 48
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Heather Doherty, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Doherty graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine. Dr. Heather Doherty, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Doherty currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital. At present, Dr. Doherty received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Doherty's office accepts new patients. Dr. Doherty also speaks Spanish. Dr. Doherty is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Achilles Tendinitis
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
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Bladder Infection
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Bronchitis
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Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
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Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ingrown Nail
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Intertrigo
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Lactose Intolerance
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling
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Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
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Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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Proteinuria
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Raynaud's Disease
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
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Sleep Apnea
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Strep Throat
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
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Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories
    15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128

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4.2
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Jan 29, 2024
Dr. Doherty has been my PCP since 2016. She has always impressed my with her medical knowledge and concern for me and my health. She and her staff have always been kind and responsive to my concerns.
Mark Lucas — Jan 29, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Penn State University College of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Heather Doherty, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Doherty's profile.

Dr. Heather Doherty, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Heather Doherty, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA