Heather Doherty, MD

Dr. Heather Doherty specializes in internal medicine, focusing on comprehensive care for adult patients. She completed her residency at the University of California in 2005 and pursued additional fellowship training at the University of California to further develop her expertise. Dr. Doherty is board certified in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She speaks both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Doherty practices at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and sees patients at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo in San Diego, California. She treats conditions such as back pain during pregnancy, back pain in children and teens, and joint pain. Her approach to care includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques. Patients consistently rate Dr. Doherty highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.