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Dr. Wayne Whitwam, MD

Cardiology* Age 63
Dr. Wayne Whitwam, MD
3.8 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Wayne Whitwam, MD

Cardiology* Age 63
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Wayne Whitwam, MD is a Cardiologist in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Whitwam graduated from University of South Dakota and completed a residency at University CA. Dr. Wayne Whitwam, MD is a Cardiologist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Whitwam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Temecula Valley Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. At present, Dr. Whitwam received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Whitwam's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Whitwam is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
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Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
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Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
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Hypertensive Heart without Failure
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Lipid Disorders
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Mitral Valve Disease
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Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
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Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Electrophysiological Study
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Endocarditis
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Benign Heart Tumors
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Endocarditis
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Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Idiopathic Hypotension
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Subacute Endocarditis
Unstable Angina
Venous Compression
Ventricular Fibrillation
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
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
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
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

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Locations

  1. 1 La Jolla Pulmonary and Critical Care Inc.
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 780, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 450-3388
  2. 2 Salvatore Rosanio M D Inc
    27555 Ynez Rd Ste 400, Temecula, CA 92591
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (951) 693-4433
  3. 3 Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla
    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
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  4. 4 Salvatore Rosanio M D Inc
    27555 Ynez Rd Ste 400, Temecula, CA 92591
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 450-3388
  5. 5 San Diego Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc.
    320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 204, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 824-2900
  6. 6 San Diego Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc.
    320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 204, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 944-7300

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whitwam
3.8
Based on 17 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Apr 06, 2024
He has been my Heart Doctor for 13 years. Put in Pacemaker 10 years ago and recently replaced it and added a new link....I feel great with lots and lots of energy !!
— Apr 06, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiovascular Disease
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  • University CA
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wayne Whitwam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Whitwam's profile.

Dr. Wayne Whitwam, MD is affiliated with Temecula Valley Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Wayne Whitwam, MD holds board certification in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Temecula Valley Hospital

    31700 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA