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About Harpreet S. Bhatia, MD, MAS, FACC

Harpreet S. Bhatia, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who provides comprehensive care for the management and prevention of cardiovascular disease. He is passionate about preventing cardiovascular disease and helping to maintain optimal health in patients. He also finds the constant change and evolution of medicine rewarding, and enjoys being on the cutting edge to provide the best available care to patients.

As an assistant professor of medicine, he is involved in training medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He is also the assistant program director for the integrated cardiovascular epidemiology T32 fellowship. His research interests includes prevention of cardiovascular diseases, especially related to lipids and Lipoprotein(a), and the use and improvement of coronary artery calcium scoring. He receives grant support for his research from the National Institutes of Health.

Dr. Bhatia was chief fellow during his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where he also completed a master's degree in clinical research. He completed residency training in internal medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, where he also served as chief resident. Dr. Bhatia earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta.

He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is also a member of the American Heart Association and the American Society for Preventive Cardiology. Dr. Bhatia is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and echocardiography.

In his free time, he enjoys photography.

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Medical DegreeEmory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GAResidencyNewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NYFellowshipUC San Diego, San Diego, CA
GenderMale
Date Joined Staff2022-09-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal MedicineCardiovascular DiseaseEchocardiography
Conditions and Treatments
  • General Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  • Lipid Disorders
  • Lipoprotein(a)
  • Advanced Echocardiography
  • Heart Disease Management
  • Structural Heart Disease
  • 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 satisfying
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    I like the doctor very much
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    This was a very pleasant experience, something I can't always say about doctors or a medical setting. Thank you!
    Recognition
    All the staff were kind, cordial and professional. Dr B explained, with a great deal of patience, my options and his concerns about my health. I would recommend the clinic without reservation.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    They all took the time to talk to the patient. They all walk in the room with smile on their face, said hi, and look into once eyes. Huge difference versus those walking in the room with their laptop on their hands fixating on the monitor barely saying hi to the patients. Glad to see humans around caring for other humans. Thank you.
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    Dr. Bhatia, and nurse (s), all professional and humane. Keep the good work.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    Best overall experience I've had with UCSD since I came over from Scripps. Front Desk was great, everyone was on time, the MA was awesome and both Dr.s were great.
    - Verified UCSD Patient