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  • Cardiovascular Disease, Emergency Medicine
  • 36 years of experience
  • San Diego Heart And Vascular Associates 230 Prospect Pl Ste 250, Coronado, CA 92118
  • (619) 435-1660

Brief Intro

Dr. Bruce Kimura is a cardiologist in practice for over 15 years. He specializes in echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound) to help diagnose a variety of heart conditions. An active echocardiography researcher, Dr. Kimura has authored a book and published numerous scientific articles on using ultrasound at the bedside. He is internationally recognized for his contributions in hand-carried ultrasound and for the development of a cardiac ultrasonic physical examination and continually emphasizes the benefits of good bedside diagnosis. He has been recognized as one of the Best Doctors in America, a Top Doctor by US News & World Report, and a Best Doctor by San Diego Magazine for 10 years. his clinical practice, Dr. Kimura has been active in clinical education, both as an associate clinical professor of medicine and with the Scripps Mercy Residency Program. He has been honored with the Ralph P. George Teacher of the Year Award and the Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Ucsd Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine - 1989

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • San Diego Heart And Vascular Associates
  • 230 Prospect Pl Ste 250, Coronado, CA 92118
  • Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Emergency Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart Failure
  • Conduction Disorders
  • Aortic Valvular Disease
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Mitral Valvular Disease
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Mitral Regurgitation
  • Carditis
  • Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
  • Aortic Stenosis
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Health Net
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Medi-Cal
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AARP
  • Cigna
  • SCAN Health Plan
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