Jorge Gonzalez, MD

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography
Scripps Health cardiologist Jorge Gonzalez, MD
4.9 Learn more 177 Ratings
Treats adults
In-person visits only
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About

Specialties

Cardiovascular DiseaseNuclear CardiologyAdult Comprehensive Echocardiography

Languages

EnglishSpanish

Gender

Male

Expertise

Cardiovascular Disease

Biography

Jorge Gonzalez, MD, is the director of the advanced cardiovascular imaging program (cardiac CT and MRI), and the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and aorta programs for Scripps Clinic. 


The conditions he treats includes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, coronary anomalies, coronary artery disease, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, myocarditis, pericarditis, arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD), aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections and cardiac tumors among other diseases.


Outside of the office he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He likes soccer, pickleball, hiking, fishing and spending time in the mountain town of Julian, just outside San Diego. He enjoys exploring different cuisines that represent his diverse family heritage, including Cuban, Spanish, Chinese and Venezuelan. True to his heritage, he enjoys cheering for Real Madrid soccer club. 

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 2014

Medical Education

Universidad Central de Venezuela - Escuela Luis Razetti, MD, 2004

Residencies

Temple University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2011

Fellowships

University of Virginia School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Imaging, 2016Temple University School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 2014Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Lipids/Omega-3 Fatty Acids, 2008

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Associated Providers

Molly Monahan
5.0 Learn more 140 Ratings

Molly Monahan, PA

Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Disease

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