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About Marcus Anthony Urey, MD

Marcus Anthony Urey, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory devices and heart transplantation. He has a particular interest and expertise in managing end-stage congenital heart disease and cardiac amyloidosis.

He works closely with colleagues from different subspecialties in efforts to offer these patients the most up-to-date treatment including access to clinical trials.

As an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Dr. Urey trains medical students, interns and residents at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Urey completed fellowships in both advanced heart failure and heart transplantation at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, where he was also a resident in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine.

In addition to English, Dr. Urey is fluent in Spanish.

UC San Diego Health Links
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

Degree

  • University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Fellowship

  • University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Residency

  • University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Medical Degree

  • UC Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

Gender

  • Male

Languages

  • Spanish

Date Joined Staff

  • 2017-09-01

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease

Conditions and Treatments

  • Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Heart Transplant
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Muscle Disease
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Stiff Heart Syndrome (Cardiac Amyloidosis)
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
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