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Dr. James Heywood, MD

Cardiology* Age 71
Dr. James Heywood, MD
4.0 (20 Ratings)

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Dr. James Heywood, MD is a Cardiologist in La Jolla, CA.
Dr. James Heywood, MD
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Dr. James Heywood, MD

Cardiology* Age 71
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Heywood, MD is a Cardiologist in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Heywood graduated from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. James Heywood, MD is a Cardiologist in La Jolla, CA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Heywood currently practices at Ascension Medical Group Genesys Heart Center and are affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Heywood has experience treating conditions like Congestive Heart Failure, Systolic Heart Failure and Chronic Congestive Heart Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Heywood received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Heywood's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Heywood also speaks Spanish. Dr. Heywood is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Congestive Heart Failure
Systolic Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Systolic Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy
Aortic Valve Disease
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Ankle Disorders
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Idiopathic Hypotension
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Noninfective Endocarditis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Systemic Vasculitis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Venous Compression
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Mitral Valve Repair
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic
    9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
  2. 2 Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion
    9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
  3. 3 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
  4. 4 Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories
    15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
  5. 5 Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego
    10862 Calle Verde, La Mesa, CA 91941

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Based on 20 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Aug 04, 2022
Dr. read my history, conducted an exam and made a tentative diagnosis. He explained the illness and made me believe that he would take great care of me. He spent a lot of time and never acted rushed. I was confident in his knowledge and his care.
Excellent Specialist — Aug 04, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at Berkeley
    1980
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Heywood, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Heywood's profile.

Dr. Heywood frequently treats the following conditions: Congestive Heart Failure, Systolic Heart Failure and Chronic Congestive Heart Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Heywood, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. James Heywood, MD holds board certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA