David B. Carmichael, Cardiologist
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David B. Carmichael

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

8333 Calle Del Cielo La Jolla California, 92037
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David B. Carmichael, MD, LLD, MACC, MACP, is a cardiovascular medicine specialist, mostly retired, based out of California. He maintains a professorship at the University of California San Diego. A former Chief of the Department of Medicine at Scripps Memorial Hospital, and the founding Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Institute there, he also served a tour as Chief of Staff. He is also a Navy veteran and pilot, and has flown over the Orient, served at navy hospitals in Japan, and was also chief of medicine at USS Repose AH.

Education and Training

University of Iowa

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiovascular Diseases

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 78 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cardiovascular Specialist

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Lectures at University of California San Diego -

Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honors   
  • Who's Who in American Medicine   
  • Who's Who in America   
  • Who's Who in California   

Internships

  • Cincinatti General Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Chest Physicians, American Heart Association, American Medical Association

Favorite professional publications

  • American College of Cardiology Journal

David B. Carmichael's Practice location

8333 Calle Del Cielo -
La Jolla, California 92037
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