Summary

Dr. Richard Fortuna specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, bringing 46 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and has dedicated nearly five decades to caring for patients with heart and circulatory conditions as well as comprehensive internal medicine needs. Dr. Fortuna provides care in English.

Dr. Fortuna is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and practices at multiple locations in La Jolla and San Diego, California. His clinical expertise focuses on managing high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. He has particular experience treating hypertensive emergencies, which are serious situations requiring immediate medical attention to prevent complications.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 46 years of experience
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Fortuna has 3 locations

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

9888 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center Cardiology

4647 Zion Ave Fl 2San Diego, CA 92120
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

San Diego Medical Center

4647 Zion AveSan Diego, CA 92120

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Dr. Richard Fortuna, MDMariusz Witold Wysoczanski, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MDDr. Marcus Contardo, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseasePathology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
46 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 51 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 Speaks English
La Jolla , CANational City , CAWinter Park , FLOceanside , CA
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Fortuna

  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Fortuna has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Fortuna has the following 14 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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