David Cork, MD

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography
David Cork, MD, Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography, La Jolla (Green Hospital)
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Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Specialties

Cardiovascular DiseaseNuclear CardiologyAdult Comprehensive Echocardiography

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Expertise

Cardiovascular Disease

Biography

David Cork, MD, is a cardiologist with a focus on invasive, non-interventional and general cardiology. His primary clinical interests include preventive cardiology, the management of lipid disorders and hypertension, as well as the management of patients with valvular disease and/or coronary artery disease. Dr. Cork routinely performs procedures including pacemaker implantation, loop recorder implantation, coronary angiography, right heart catheterization and transesophageal echocardiograms.


Dr. Cork has published numerous peer-reviewed articles related to heart failure, cardiac rhythm disorders and the management of complex structural heart disease. 


Above all, Dr. Cork greatly values the physician-patient relationship and strives to provide evidence-based, comprehensive and empathic care. 

 

Dr. Cork is a board member of the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (CA ACC) and is a member of the San Diego County Medical Society and the National Lipid Association.


In his time away from work, Dr. Cork and his wife enjoy raising their two daughters. He also enjoys the outdoor recreation that San Diego offers, including running and participating in triathlons.

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Clinical Lipidology, 2019National Board of Echocardiography, Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography, 2017Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement, Nuclear Cardiology, 2017American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 2016American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013

Medical Education

Jefferson Medical College, MD, 2010

Residencies

University of Chicago Medical Center, MD, Internal Medicine, 2013

Fellowships

University of California, San Diego, MD, Cardiovascular Disease, 2016

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Melanie Trusz

Melanie Trusz, NP

Nurse Practitioner, Cardiovascular Disease, Nurse Practitioner-Family
Mariah Horvath
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Mariah Horvath, PA

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Madeline McDonald

Madeline McDonald, PA

Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Disease

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