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About Anna Anya Narezkina, MD

Anna (Anya) Narezkina, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in cardio-oncology. The field of cardio-oncology focuses on treating and preventing heart conditions in patients who are treated for cancer.

As director of the cardio-oncology program at UC San Diego Health, Dr. Narezkina works in close collaboration with oncologists to address the heart needs of patients undergoing chemotherapy, targeted cancer therapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy or bone marrow transplantation. This includes assessing and planning for any cardiovascular risks before cancer treatment begins, monitoring and management of cardiovascular complications during treatment, and providing long-term follow-up for cancer survivors to minimize or prevent later complications.

She also specializes in management of patients with cardiac amyloidosis. She works with patients to diagnose and prevent heart disease, as well as manage conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, heart rhythm abnormalities or heart failure.

Her research has focused on understanding risks of cardiac complications with cancer therapies. Dr. Narezkina also collaborates with bioengineering department at UC San Diego on developing novel imaging approaches for early diagnosis of cardiotoxicity in patients treated with chemotherapy.

Dr. Narezkina completed a fellowship in cardiology and a residency in internal medicine and at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the Smolensk State Medical Academy in Russia. She is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Narezkina is also certified by the National Board of Echocardiography in adult comprehensive echocardiography.

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For more information, see Cardiovascular Services.

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

  • Smolensk State Medical Academy, Smolensk, Russia

Residency

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

Fellowship

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

Gender

  • Female

Languages

  • Russian

Date Joined Staff

  • 2014-07-01

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography

Conditions and Treatments

  • Atherosclerosis
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart Disease Management
  • High Blood Pressure (Cardiology)
  • Hypertension
  • Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Complications of Cancer Therapy
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Advanced Echocardiographic Imaging
  • Cardiovascular Care of Long-Term Cancer Survivors
  • Stiff Heart Syndrome (Cardiac Amyloidosis)
  • Women's Cardiovascular Health and Disease
  • Heart Valve Program
  • Amyloidosis
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