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About Nicholas Phreaner, MD

Nicholas Phreaner, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist and serves as medical director of the cardiology clinics for the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Phreaner specializes in treating and preventing general cardiovascular conditions such as atherosclerotic heart disease, congestive heart failure, and irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).

His research interests include cardiac critical care, the study of critically ill heart patients who are treated in the cardiac intensive care unit, and outcomes of advanced valvular disease with echocardiography.

Dr. Phreaner completed an internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at UC San Diego School of Medicine where he served as chief fellow. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Phreaner is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and adult comprehensive echocardiography.

He is a member of the American College of Cardiology.

Outside of work, Dr. Phreaner enjoys running by the beach, cooking and surfing.

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For more information, see Heart Care.

Medical DegreeUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, COResidencyUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CAFellowshipUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA
GenderMale
Date Joined Staff2019-07-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal MedicineCardiovascular DiseaseNational Board of Echocardiography - Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography
Conditions and Treatments
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Echocardiography
  • Care of Hospitalized Patients With Cardiac Conditions
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Heart Valve Program
Cardiology

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Meet Nicholas Phreaner, MD: Cardiologist

Meet Nicholas Phreaner, MD: Cardiologist

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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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    Timely and kindly
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    Dr. Phreaner
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    Great for an informative video visit to discuss tesults of a stress echo test.
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    Dr Phreaner was on time, explained issues clearly and suggested an improved drug to address symptoms.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    Salvatore was very kind and respectful.
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    Dr. Phreaner took the time to understand my condition and concerns. He provided a medication change that has significantly improved my wellbeing. I am very grateful.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    Dr Nick Phreaner. He is the best
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    Great experience!
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    Dr Phreaner and his nurse were very thorough and respectful, made me feel very comfortable and taken care of.
    - Verified UCSD Patient