4.2
9 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
In practice since 1987, J. Thomas Heywood, MD, is fellowship trained in cardiovascular disease and specializes in treating patients with congestive heart failure and those with advanced heart failure. Dr. Heywood joined Scripps Clinic in 2005 to serve as the director of the Heart Failure Recovery and Research Program in the division of cardiology. In addition to his clinical practice, he conducts research on heart failure, including renal dysfunction in heart failure, implanted heart failure monitors and efforts to improve outcomes for patients. In 2012 he became the medical director of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) program which implants small pumps in those with end stage heart failure. He supervises the delivery of heart failure services for all five Scripps Hospitals. In addition, he is a co-director for the Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic. He is an internationally recognized expert in heart failure and has authored more than 80 publications and lectured throughout the …world on state-of-the-art cardiomyopathy treatment. In 2011 he published a book with John Burnett of the Mayo Clinic entitled "The Cardiorenal Syndrome." From 1992-2005, Dr. Heywood directed the prestigious Cardiomyopathy and Cardiac Transplant Services at the Loma Linda International Heart Institute in Loma Linda, California.
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- 46 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, German, English
- Loma Linda University in California
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 15 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 824-5333
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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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Heywood has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Heywood has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
46 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Loma Linda University in California1987
Residency
Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Scripps Mercy Hosp, Internal Medicine
Loma Linda University Medical Center Program
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego1984
Medical School
University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla CaGraduated in 1980
University of CaliforniaGraduated in 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. James Heywood speak?
- Dr. James Heywood speaks Spanish, German, and English.
- Where is Dr. James Heywood's office located?
- Dr. James Heywood's office is located at 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
- Which hospitals is Dr. James Heywood affiliated with?
- Dr. James Heywood is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
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