My interest in medicine began at a very early age. I decided to pursue cardiology after my father died from complications from atrial fibrillation. I chose to study heart disease in depth, which has allowed me to extend advanced training and understanding to cure arrhythmias. I truly enjoy my interaction with patients and the immense pleasure I derive from helping them heal.
"I spent a great deal of my training performing basic research in the mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmia. Increasing my knowledge about a particular patient's condition enables me to provide an effective treatment. I have carried my dedication to research over to my practice of cardiology."
San Diego Magazine Top Doctor Awards
Continuing to Gain Knowledge and Understanding
"Education has always been an important part of my life. Because cardiology is constantly advancing, it provides the opportunity to continue to learn and develop better ways to help people overcome illness."
My first visit was great
by Patient
My first visit was great, I think he cares about 'OLD' people, I can get all the information from him. A great - happy - caring doctor.
Dr. Athill is very knowledgeable
by Patient
Dr. Athill is very knowledgeable caring and articulate and warm. Top notch in all regards.
Always a great experience
by Patient
Always a great experience with this provider.
Dr. had very good bedside manner
by Patient
Dr. had very good bedside manner. Very informative - went out of his way to make us understand the diagnosis - Would definitely recommend him.
Dr. Athill is wonderful
by Patient
Dr. Athill is a wonderful, talented [and] caring physician.
My first visit was great
by Patient
My first visit was great, I think he cares about 'OLD' people, I can get all the information from him. A great - happy - caring doctor.
Dr. Athill is very knowledgeable
by Patient
Dr. Athill is very knowledgeable caring and articulate and warm. Top notch in all regards.
Always a great experience
by Patient
Always a great experience with this provider.
Dr. had very good bedside manner
by Patient
Dr. had very good bedside manner. Very informative - went out of his way to make us understand the diagnosis - Would definitely recommend him.
Dr. Athill is wonderful
by Patient
Dr. Athill is a wonderful, talented [and] caring physician.
My first visit was great
by Patient
My first visit was great, I think he cares about 'OLD' people, I can get all the information from him. A great - happy - caring doctor.
Dr. Athill in the Media
Advanced Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation
KFMB Pulse Field Ablation Interview with Dr. Athill on a new revolutionary procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. Our hospital was the first on the West Coast to enroll patients in this national clinical trial:
The Sharp Experience Story asks a physician/surgeon once a year to highlight a patient with a particular medical problem who has a planned surgical procedure. Brandon is a patient of Dr. Athill who has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with resulting atrial fibrillation:
Electrophysiology Fellowship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; UCLA School of Medicine
Clinical Cardiology Fellowship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; UCLA School of Medicine; Harvard University
Internal Medicine Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Medical Doctorate: Harvard Medical School
Bachelor of Arts, Molecular Biology: Princeton University
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Diseases
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Professional Positions:
Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Sharp Memorial Hospital
Chief of Cardiology, Sharp Memorial Hospital
Research Experience:
National Institutes of Health Postgraduate; Research Fellowship, UCLA; Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Massachusetts General
Memberships:
Association of Black Cardiologists
American College of Cardiology
San Diego County Medical Society
California Medical Association
American Heart Association
Awards:
NIH Postgraduate Fellowship Award
Merwin Foundation Scholarship Award, Harvard Medical School
Magna Cum Laude, Princeton University
Presentation and Publication Subjects:
Atrial Fibrillation
Intra-atrial Reentry
Atrial Flutter
Supraventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Ventricular Arrhythmias
Biventricular Pacing
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