Thomas S. Ahern M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Ahern, a graduate of Lehigh University and Hahnemann University School of Medicine, joined the staff of the Scripps Clinic in 2004. Dr. Ahern specializes in the treatment of heart disease with an ...
Education and Training
Drexel College of Medicine and Hahnmann University 1981
Drexel College of Medicine AKA Hahnemann University 1980
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Heart Disease
- Atrial Flutter
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia
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