Summary

Douglas Gibson, MD, specializes in the advanced care of patients suffering from arrhythmia such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia. He is an expert in catheter ablation, a minimally invasive procedure that destroys the abnormal heart cells that cause arrhythmias. Another area of expertise includes performing left atrial appendage occlusion, a minimally invasive procedure that closes off a small portion of the heart where blood clots form in patients with atrial fibrillation. This procedure allows patients to be safely removed from blood thinning medications while remaining at low risk for stroke. He is also experienced in the implantation of pacemakers, internal defibrillators and biventricular defibrillators. Dr. Gibson conducts clinical research involving ablation of cardiac arrhythmias and alternatives to blood thinners for patients with atrial fibrillation. This is an excellent way for his patients to gain access to ground breaking technology that may not be widely available. Dr. Gibson is one of the investigators that participated in clinical trials involving the Watchman device for left atrial appendage occlusion. He has also been involved with trials of advanced ablation technology for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. In addition to his training in internal medicine and general cardiology, Dr. Gibson spent two additional years receiving advanced training in cardiac electrophysiology and is a fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society. Currently he serves as the director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory at Scripps Clinic and is the co-director of the Section of Electrophysiology. He is also the director of an annual conference that brings together experts to focus on treatment of cardiovascular disorders. Throughout his career, Dr. Gibson has been the recipient of many honors and awards, including being named a Top Doctor by the San Diego County Medical Society. He was also the recipient of a service exc
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Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 28 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • University California
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

9898 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Douglas Gibson, MDMariusz Witold Wysoczanski, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MDDr. Vanessa Lee Wong
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseasePediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.4 
28 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Polish Speaks English, Hindi
La Jolla , CANational City , CAWinter Park , FLSan Diego , CA
Med School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of Nevada School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Douglas Gibson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Douglas Gibson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Douglas Gibson has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University California2006
Scripps Clinic2004

Residency

Scripps Clinic
Scripps Clinic2001

Medical School

Saint Louis University School of MedicineGraduated in 1998

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Which hospitals is Dr. Douglas Gibson affiliated with?
Dr. Douglas Gibson is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Where is Dr. Douglas Gibson's office located?
Dr. Douglas Gibson's office is located at 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
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