Douglas W. Triffon, MD

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Clinical Lipidology
Scripps Health cardiologist Douglas Triffon, MD
5.0 Learn more 235 Ratings
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Scripps Shiley Pavilion
10820 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Treats adults
In-person visits only
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About

Specialties

Cardiovascular DiseaseIntegrative MedicineClinical Lipidology

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Expertise

Cardiovascular DiseaseEchocardiography

Biography

Started Practice: 1985


Joined Scripps Clinic Medical Group: 1986


Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Leadership Role:


  • Medical Director, Lipid Clinic


Professional Societies:


  • Fellow, American College of Cardiology


Research Focus:


  • Atherosclerosis
  • Cholesterol


Clinical Interests Within Specialty:


  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Preventative cardiology

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 1985American Board of Internal Medicine, 1982

Medical Education

Ohio State University College of Medicine, MD, 1979

Residencies

University of California, San Diego, Residency, 1982

Fellowships

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Cardiovascular Disease, 1985

Medical Groups

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Publications

Associated Providers

Eduardo Tanori
4.9 Learn more 64 Ratings

Eduardo Tanori, NP

Nurse Practitioner, Integrative Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Nurse Practitioner-Family

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