Summary

Dr. Melvin Cheitlin is an internal medicine physician who specializes in cardiovascular disease. He earned his medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and completed his residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. With an impressive 72 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Cheitlin has dedicated his career to treating heart and vascular conditions alongside general internal medicine care.

Dr. Cheitlin practices at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center in San Francisco, California. His extensive experience spans more than seven decades of caring for patients with complex medical needs. Patients consistently rate him highly for his expertise, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 72 years of experience
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 41 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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San Francisco , CADiamond Bar , CALos Altos , CALyons , CO
Med School: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Melvin Donald Cheitlin has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melvin Donald Cheitlin has the following 41 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis
  • Arrhythmia
  • Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Disease)
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bacterial Endocarditis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiomegaly
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Chest Pain (Angina)
  • Coronary Artery Angioplasty & Stent
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
  • Coronary Disease
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Heart Aneurysm
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Cancer
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Heart Disease (Myocardial Ischemia)
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Injuries
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis
  • Myocardial Diseases
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Percutaneous Arterial Septic Defect (ASD) Closure
  • Pericarditis
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

72 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Medical School

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple UniversityGraduated in 1954

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Melvin Cheitlin's office located?
Dr. Melvin Cheitlin's office is located at 1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94110.
Does Dr. Melvin Cheitlin accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Melvin Cheitlin affiliated with?
Dr. Melvin Cheitlin is affiliated with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital And Trauma Center.

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