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About Nicholas Phreaner, MD

Nicholas Phreaner, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in the treatment and prevention or general cardiovascular conditions such as atherosclerotic heart disease, congestive heart failure, and irregular heart beat (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.

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

Medical Degree

  • University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO

Residency

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

Fellowship

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

Gender

  • Male

Date Joined Staff

  • 2019-07-01

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • National 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
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