Summary

Dr. Kirk Peterson specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, bringing over six decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine. With 63 years of experience treating heart conditions and providing comprehensive internal medicine care, Dr. Peterson offers patients extensive knowledge in managing complex cardiovascular health needs. He is fluent in Chinese, English, and Spanish.

Dr. Peterson practices at University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center and sees patients across multiple locations in San Diego and La Jolla, California. His extensive hospital affiliations include Rady Children's Hospital, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, UC San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him a perfect 5.0 rating. His dual expertise allows him to provide both specialized heart care and comprehensive medical management for adult patients.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 63 years of experience
  • speaks Chinese, English, Spanish
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 30 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Kirk Lowery Peterson has 7 locations

Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego

3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123

Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center

9434 Medical Center DrLa Jolla, CA 92037
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 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

Dr. Kirk Lowery Peterson

9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037

Scripps Green Hospital

10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

9888 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseVascular & Interventional Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
63 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish Speaks English, Polish Speaks English, Hindi
San Diego , CANational City , CAWinter Park , FLSan Diego , CA
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kirk Lowery Peterson

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Kirk Lowery Peterson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kirk Lowery Peterson has the following 30 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiomegaly
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Coronary Disease
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis
  • Myocardial Diseases
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Pathologic Constriction
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

63 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Baylor College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1963.

NPI Number

Dr. Peterson's NPI number is 1598811358.

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Dr. Kirk Peterson is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center.
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