Expertise in
23
conditions

Dr. James T. Heywood

Cardiology
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, 
La Jolla, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
23
conditions
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

James Heywood is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Heywood is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

Double-blind, Randomized, Sham-procedure-controlled, Parallel-Group Efficacy and Safety Study of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells (Rexlemestrocel-L) in Chronic Heart Failure Due to LV Systolic Dysfunction (Ischemic or Nonischemic) Dream HF-1
Double-blind, Randomized, Sham-procedure-controlled, Parallel-Group Efficacy and Safety Study of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells (Rexlemestrocel-L) in Chronic Heart Failure Due to LV Systolic Dysfunction (Ischemic or Nonischemic) Dream HF-1
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 23, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
Hemodynamic-GUIDEd Management of Heart Failure
Hemodynamic-GUIDEd Management of Heart Failure
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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38 Total Publications

Clinical and Economic Implications of Cardiac Resynchronization Timing and Longitudinal Medication Titration: A Real-world Medicare Analysis.
Clinical and Economic Implications of Cardiac Resynchronization Timing and Longitudinal Medication Titration: A Real-world Medicare Analysis.
Journal: Journal of cardiac failure
Published: September 09, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James T. Heywood

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James T. Heywood?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James T. Heywood by calling their office at 858-824-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James T. Heywood a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James T. Heywood is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James T. Heywood specialize in?

While Dr. James T. Heywood is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. James T. Heywood participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James T. Heywood has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. James T. Heywood's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James T. Heywood accept my insurance?

Dr. James T. Heywood accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-824-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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