Dr. Wayne Whitwam, MD
Dr. Wayne Whitwam, MD is a cardiologist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Whitwam has extensive experience in Cardiac Electrical System Procedures, Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, and Heart Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Tri-City Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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9850 Genesee Ave Ste 780 La Jolla, CA 92037Compare with other Cardiologists
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Dr. Wayne Whitwam, MD is a cardiologist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Whitwam has extensive experience in Cardiac Electrical System Procedures, Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, and Heart Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read moreCardiology
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- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsCardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all awardsCoronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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