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About Lori B. Daniels, MD, FACC

Lori B. Daniels, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist. She works with patients on prevention of cardiovascular disease, as well as management of coronary disease, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and other cardiovascular problems. She believes good communication with her patients is an important part of the physician-patient relationship, and strives to provide evidence-based yet individualized care to each one.

Dr. Daniels is a professor of medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She lectures to physicians, medical students and the general public on topics such as screening for cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular disease prevention, women's cardiovascular health, and late cardiovascular outcomes in adults with a history of Kawasaki disease. Her research interests include:

  • Screening for cardiovascular disease in the community
  • Use of novel cardiovascular biomarkers for cardiovascular health
  • Cardiovascular outcomes in patients with a history of Kawasaki disease
  • Clinical trials in heart failure and cardiovascular biomarkers
  • Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
  • Screening athletes for causes of sudden cardiac death
  • Cardiovascular disease in women

Dr. Daniels completed her residency and fellowship at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Daniels is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. She is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.

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Medical DegreeHarvard Medical School, Boston, MAFellowshipUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CAResidencyUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA
GenderFemale
LanguagesSpanish
Date Joined Staff1999-07-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal MedicineCardiovascular Disease
Conditions and Treatments
  • Women's Cardiovascular Health and Disease
  • Kawasaki Disease
  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart Disease Management
  • High Blood Pressure (Cardiology)
  • Hypertension
  • Heart Valve Program
Cardiology

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Reviews

Ratings and comments are gathered from NRC Health patient experience surveys. Ratings are an average of all responses to the question, “How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends?” with 5 stars being the highest.

  • Recognition
    Dr. Daniels
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Recognition
    Outstanding cardiologist
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Comments
    There were issues printed out on my after visit summary that I had no idea existed like coronary artery issues on CT scans that said were addressed with this visit but weren't directly addressed clearly to my knowledge.
    Recognition
    Dr. Daniels is always kind and respectful.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Comments
    All providers I had contact with do listen! they react to the information I shared and they advice upon it. It's great to be heard!
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Comments
    Dr. Daniels made me feel comfortable, that she's listening to what I have to say, and she shown genuine concern for my well being.
    - Verified UCSD Patient