Anthony C Pearson MD FACC

Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Cardiologist, United Medical Doctors

447 El Camino RoyalEncinitas, CA 92024
Phone+1 760-230-2256
Fax+1 760-452-2665

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Summary

Dr. Anthony Pearson is a cardiologist based in Encinitas, CA, with subspecialties in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiothoracic imaging, and non-invasive cardiology. He completed his medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, followed by residency and fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the same institution. Dr. Pearson has held various cardiology positions, including his current role at United Medical Doctors, and serves as the Director of the Anticoagulation Clinic at St. Luke's Hospital. His expertise includes atrial fibrillation and advanced cardiac imaging. Dr. Pearson has contributed to several publications in reputable journals and has been recognized with several CMS Meaningful Use Certifications and fellowship of the American College of Cardiology.

Education & Training

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1983 - 1984
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1983
Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 1980
University of OklahomaM.S., Biochemistry, 1976
University of OklahomaB.S., Summa Cum Laude, 1972 - 1975

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2021 - 2027
MO State Medical License 2007 - 2027
NC State Medical License 2022 - 2027
KY State Medical License 1996 - 2008
OH State Medical License 1989 - 1996
IL State Medical License 1989 - 1990
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

5 citations
Issues With Estimating "Diastolic Function" and Left Ventricular Filling Pressure Using the New Guidelines.
Anthony C. Pearson
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2017-08-29
1 citations
Reply: Issues With Estimating "Diastolic Function" and Left Ventricular Filling Pressure Using the New Guidelines.
O S Andersen, Otto A. Smiseth, Hisham Dokainish, Jong-Won Ha, Allan L. Klein
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2017-08-29
11 citations
The evolution of basal septal hypertrophy: From benign and age‐related normal variant to potentially obstructive and symptomatic cardiomyopathy
Anthony C. Pearson
Echocardiography. 2017-06-08

Journal Articles

Effect of Treatment of Isolated Systolic Hypertension on Left Ventricualr Mass
Ofili EO, Cohen JD, St.Vrain JA, Martin TJ, Uy ND, Castello R, Labovitz AJ, JAMA, 1/11/1998
The Morphologic Characteristics of Flail Mitral Leaflets by Transesophageal Echocardiography
Malkowski MJ, Guo R, Orsinelli DA, Wooley CF, Tice FD, Boudoulas H, J Heart Valve Dis, 1/1/1997
Vascular Hypertrophy is an early finding in Essential Hypertension and is Related to Abnormal Arterial Pressure Waveform
Tice FD, Peterson JW, Orsinelli DA, Binkley PF, Cody RJ, Guthrie R, Am Heart J, 1/1/1996

Books/Book Chapters

Transesophageal Echocardiography: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications
Labovitz AJ, Pearson ACLea & Febiger1992
Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty - An Investigational Tool and Non-Operative Treatment of Acute Myocardial Ischemia
Chapter: Doppler Echocardiographic Assessment of Left Ventricular Function During Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Labovitz AJ, Vandormael MEditors: P.W. Serruys, M.D..Kluwer Academic Publishers B.V., The Netherlands1989
Schwartz Textbook of Emergency Medicine
Chapter: Prosthetic Heart Valves: Identification, Function and Failure
Tatineni S, Ruoff B, Vandormael M1989

Abstracts/Posters

Left Atrial Performance Indices in Chronic Mitral Valve Disease
Boudoulas H, Boudoulas D, Sparks EA, Circulation, 1/1/1995
Abnormal Elastic Properties of the Aorta in Mitral Valve Prolapse
Malkowski MJ, Boudoulas H, Wooley CF, Guo R, Circulation, 1/1/1995
Does Mitral Valve Thickness Change During the Cardiac Cycle in Mitral Valve Prolapse?
Nicolazakes AW, Malkowski MJ, Guo R, Boudoulas H, Clin Res, 1/1/1995

Lectures

Management of Atrial Fibrillation, 2012
St. Lukes Hospital, Chesterfield, MO - 1/9/2012
Valvular Heart Disease
Louisville, KY - 1/13/1997
Atrial Fibrillation
Louisville, KY - 1/6/1997

Press Mentions

The Skeptical Cardiologist Weighs inApril 8th, 2026
Looming Pay Cut to LAAO Triggers Objection from Card GroupsAugust 7th, 2025
John Fetterman Got a Defibrillator After His Stroke. But Doctors Say the Campaign’s Story ‘Doesn’t Make Sense.’May 26th, 2022