Scripps is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery. Our physicians are also recognized as leaders in advanced, minimally invasive techniques and breakthrough research, making Scripps a top choice for heart care.

The Prebys Cardiovascular Institute at Scripps is one of the largest, most advanced centers on the West Coast for cardiovascular medicine, research and training. Through a longtime partnership with Kaiser Permanente, Scripps also is the exclusive provider of cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology surgery to Kaiser Permanente members in the San Diego region.

With nearly 200 affiliated cardiovascular doctors and a network of clinics and hospitals throughout San Diego County, Scripps offers patients a comprehensive range of heart screening tests, diagnostic exams and treatment options. 

Additionally, each of our hospital emergency departments has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a certified STEMI receiving center. Our protocols exceed national standards in rapid response time and adhere to national best practices for heart attack care to improve chances of survival and recovery.

Scripps continues to transform medicine in unprecedented ways through technologically sophisticated procedures — many of which are available nowhere else. Frequently, these procedures are performed by physicians who have earned international acclaim for cardiac care.

The Scripps cardiovascular team includes a wide range of experts to address your medical needs, from the common to the complex. Whether you need a routine check-up, advanced diagnostic testing or heart surgery, we can help you get back on the road to health — and stay there.  

We’re leading the way in cardiac advancements, interventional cardiology, women’s heart disease, wireless heart care and more.

Some of Scripps cardiology “firsts” include:

• One of the first coronary stents — was co-invented by Scripps Cardiologist Richard Schatz, MD
• First in San Diego to use pulsed field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation
• First in San Diego to utilize catheter ablation to cure arrhythmias
• First in San Diego to use approved cryoablation (cold) technology to cure atrial fibrillation
• First in the United States to implant a dual-chamber defibrillator
• First noninvasive peripheral vascular lab in the US

At Scripps, we treat the person, not the illness. You’re at the center of a team of heart specialists whose common goal is to maintain or improve your heart health. 

Our patient-centered approach to care includes experts in preventing, diagnosing, managing and treating heart disease. We keep you and your loved ones informed and involved every step of the way, from helping you understand your diagnosis to making educated decisions about your treatment.  

We also know that you have concerns that go far beyond your medical treatment. We’re committed to doing all we can to help you, with comprehensive support services, including rehabilitation services, integrative medicine, palliative care and referrals to numerous community resources.

Learn more about how our cardiologists have impacted the field of cardiology.

One of the most advanced heart care centers on the West Coast, our state-of-the-art heart hospital combines leading-edge technology with patient-centered features to create an atmosphere of well-being and healing.

Our physicians have played a major role in advancing medicine including developing the stent, gene therapy, transcatheter valves, dual chamber defibrillators and other revolutionary treatments.

Expert care for women, by women: Scripps Women’s Heart Center physicians empower women to protect their hearts through education, lifestyle, and expert medical care.