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About Ajit Raisinghani, MD

Ajit Raisinghani, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist and director of cardiology clinics as well as noninvasive laboratories for the Division of Cardiology at UC San Diego Health. Dr. Raisinghani specializes in advanced diagnostic techniques, including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, contrast echocardiography and stress echocardiography.

He also has further training in sports cardiology. He has evaluated and taken care of professional and Olympic athletes as well individuals who participate in intense exercise. Dr. Raisinghani works closely with the UC San Diego Health Sports Medicine Program as well as our affiliates at San Diego Sports Medicine and Oasis MD Lifestyle Healthcare. He is an avid cyclist and understands that athletes would like to continue to participate in their sport.

His goal for his patients is to help them better understand their medical problems so they can get the best possible treatment and prevent future cardiac issues.

As a professor in the Department of Medicine, Dr. Raisinghani trains medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He previously served as acting director of the Coronary Care Unit and co-director of the Cardiology Fellowship Program at UC San Diego Health. Dr. Raisinghani completed his fellowship in cardiology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where he also completed both residency in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree at Northwestern University in Chicago. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Raisinghani is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a member of the American Society of Echocardiography. His research has been published widely in professional journals.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.

UC San Diego Health Links
For more information, see Cardiovascular Services and Sports Cardiology.

Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted

Medical Degree

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Fellowship

  • UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA

Residency

  • UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA

Gender

  • Male

Date Joined Staff

  • 1998-07-01

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease

Conditions and Treatments

  • Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography
  • Contrast/Stress Echocardiography
  • Echocardiography
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart Disease Management
  • Sports Cardiology
  • Women's Cardiovascular Health and Disease
  • Heart Valve Program
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cardiology