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About Prerana Bhatia, MD

Prerana Bhatia, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who provides comprehensive care for the management and prevention of cardiovascular disease. She provides both outpatient and inpatient cardiovascular care and specializes in cardiac imaging. She has special interests in heart disease prevention and women's cardiovascular health.

Dr. Bhatia provides patient-centered care and enjoys learning about each individual patient's goals and priorities. She is a partner and educator for each patient and empowers them with knowledge about their cardiac condition and how to prevent heart disease. Dr. Bhatia enjoys working with young adults for prevention and treatment of common conditions. She also feels privileged to work with older patients and their families for managing chronic conditions, acute illness or guiding them during important transitions in their lives.

As an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Bhatia is involved in the training and education of medical students, residents and fellows.

Dr. Bhatia completed fellowship training in cardiovascular medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine where she served as chief fellow. She also completed residency training in internal medicine at UC San Diego. Dr. Bhatia earned her medical degree from University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. She is board certified in internal medicine.

She is a member of several professional organizations including the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

In her free time, Dr. Bhatia enjoys tennis, hiking, baking and cooking.

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Medical DegreeUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MNResidencyUC San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CAFellowshipUC San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA
GenderFemale
Date Joined Staff2022-07-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Conditions and Treatments
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Women's Cardiovascular H Health and Disease
  • Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart Failure
  • Pericardial Disease
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  • Hypertension
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • 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.

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    Very positive experience
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    Dr Bhatia was a joy to work with
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Recognition
    Dr Bhatia was excellent and v. responsive. Shannon was super helpful and friendly.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Recognition
    Dr Bhatia is very knowledgeable and nice
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    I'm very confident in the care I am receiving from the staff and doctor.
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    The entire staff was excellent!
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    as long as I dont need a phusical exam its a great way to have an appointment
    - Verified UCSD Patient