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Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC

Accepting New Patients

(409 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Emory University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: echocardiogram (echo), women's heart disease, global health, and more.

200 W Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

1-800-926-8273

Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC is a cardiologist in San Diego, CA specializing in adult cardiology. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.

Office Locations

Address:

200 W Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

Address:

2131 3rd Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Address:

9434 Medical Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

Some issues Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News

“The keynote speaker, UC San Diego Health cardiologist Dr. Jia Shen, spoke about the heart-healthy benefits of a Mediterranean diet - especially when enjoyed together with friends and family.”—"'Going Red' for women: American Heart Association's luncheon", The San Diego Union-Tribune, March 2019

“"Excessive alcohol consumption and binge drinking can lead to poor decisions and increase your risk of accidents, high blood pressure, heart failure and stroke," cautioned Dr. Jia Shen,...”—"This Cocktail Tweak Can Keep Your Alcohol Consumption In Check", Huff Post, December 2018

cardiac procedures	170
doctor visit	107
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
stress testing	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	170

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	66
Asian	22
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	47
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	316
doctor visit	609
hospital care	126
inpatient care	126
stress testing	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	316

**Gender**
Male	561
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	647
Black	64
Hispanic	202
Asian	57
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	423
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	128
Less than 65	172

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

cardiac procedures	280
doctor visit	641
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
stress testing	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	280

**Gender**
Male	523
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	609
Black	85
Hispanic	172
Asian	70
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	392
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	120
Less than 65	161

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	247
doctor visit	567
hospital care	301
inpatient care	301
minimally invasive procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	247

**Gender**
Male	552
Female	499

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	653
Black	97
Hispanic	174
Asian	80
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	145
Less than 65	180

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	1042
doctor visit	1496
hospital care	279
inpatient care	279
minimally invasive procedures	18
stress testing	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	1042

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in San Diego, CA were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	411
doctor visit	684
hospital care	164
inpatient care	164
minimally invasive procedures	17
stress testing	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	411

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Female	156
Male	183

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	24
Asian / Pacific Islander	22
Non-Hispanic White	215
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	61
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	44
75 to 84	96
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	141

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Harvard School of Public Health Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine

Residency: Harvard School of Public Health Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 409 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$370 Reveal LINQ $157	Azure $94	Claria MRI $88	Micra $30
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$331 PRALUENT $331
Boston Scientific Corporation	$312 WATCHMAN $278	Lux-Dx $18	GENERAL THERAPIES $16
IMPULSE DYNAMICS (USA) INC.	$286 OPTIMIZER $286
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$278 ENTRESTO $249	LEQVIO $29
Other	$825 Cardiac Monitoring Suite $122	Rivacor $112	LifeVest $112	CardioMEMS $103	Repatha $87	Other $289

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,389
Education	$12

Research Payments

Dr. Jia Shen, MPH, MD, FACC has received 8 research payments totaling $31,725.

Biography

Dr. Jia Shen is an adult cardiology specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Shen include women's heart disease, cardiac rehabilitation treatment, and echocardiogram (echo). Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Shen studied medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and St. Louis University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Harvard School of Public Health and a hospital affiliated with Emory University. In addition to English, she speaks Mandarin. Dr. Shen is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. Dr. Shen welcomes new patients at her office inSan Diego, CA as reported by UC San Diego Health.