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Bret R Scher M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
525 3rd Ave Chula Vista CA, 91910About
Dr. Bret Scher is a cardiologist practicing in Chula Vista, CA. Dr. Scher specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Scher also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1998
Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- Scripps Clinic and Research Institute
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SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTERl
751 MEDICAL CENTER COURT CHULA VISTA CA 91911PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITALl
2400 EAST 4TH ST NATIONAL CITY CA 91950SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTRl
250 PROSPECT PLACE CORONADO CA 92118GROSSMONT HOSPITALl
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58 LA MESA CA 91942ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
6655 ALVARADO ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92120KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGOl
4647 ZION AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92120UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl
200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
7901 FROST ST SAN DIEGO CA 92123