Roy Avalos
General Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography
Dr. Roy T. Avalos has extensive specialty training in nuclear medicine, echocardiography and cardiac diagnostic catheterization from UCLA.
Dr. Avalos received his specialty training from UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine where he also completed both his residency and internship. In 1997, Dr. Avalos received his MD and PhD from UCLA.
Dr. Avalos practices non-invasive cardiology, and emphasizes preventative measures in treating heart disease. On the forefront of technology in cardiovascular medicine, he uses the latest advances and techniques to provide earlier diagnosis and preventative treatment.
He has served as a guest lecturer and mentored high school students and pre-med students.
Professional Experience
2020 – Present Chief of Cardiology Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
2024 – present Scripps Memorial La Jolla Echocardiography Rapid Improvement Event
2023 – Scripps Memorial Encinitas Echocardiography Rapid Improvement Event
2021 – Present, Scripps Memorial Encinitas, Foundation Guest lecturer
2017-2019 – Chief of Cardiac Cath Lab Scripps Encinitas
2010-2012 – Chief of Echocardiography Lab
2015-Present – La Costa Canyon High School Mentorship program
2010-2015 – Consultant for Boston Science Training Physicians US, and Worldwide implanting Watchman Left atrial Appendage occlusion Device
2014 – Guest speaker for International Conference on Heart diseases, Cardiovascular Medicine and Clinical Cardiology, Shanghai, China- implantation of the Watchman LAA
2014 – Sub investigator Prevail Clinical Trial to assess the Safety and Efficacy of LAA Closure for Stroke risk reduction in patients with NVAF compared with long term warfarin therapy
2012 – Sub investigator for ASAP-TOO
2010-2014 – Sub Investigator for Protect AF Clinical Trial
2007-Present – Featured as San Diego Top Doctors-cardiology
2007 – Featured As Americas Top Doctor-cardiology
Clinical Training
2015-present – Board Certified in Cardiovascular diseases
1999-Present – Medical board of California, Physician and Surgeon Licensure
2023 – Impella Certification
2004-2014 – Board Certified in Cardiovascular disease
2005-2010 – Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology
2000-2004 – Advanced training in Cardiac catheterization
2000-2004 – Advance training in Echocardiography
2000-2010 – Board Certified in Internal Medicine,
2000-present – California State Radiology Fluoroscopy Supervisors Licensure
Medical Education
2000-2004 – Specialty Training and Research (STAR) Cardiology Fellow, UCLA Department of Medicine, Center for Health Sciences, Division of Cardiology
1998-2000 – Residency, UCLA Department of Medicine, Center for Health Sciences
1997-1998 – Internship, UCLA Department of Medicine, Center for Health Sciences
1990-1997 – M.D, PhD. UCLA Medical Scientist Training Program
1982-1988 – Microbiology/Chemistry, California State University, Long Beach
Professional Memberships
American Society of Cardiology
American Heart Association
American College of Physicians
San Diego County Medical Society
Awards & Honors
San Diego Top Doctor Award- 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
American Heart Association Trainee Abstract Travel Award from the Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences – 2003
Professional Recognition Award at the 3rd Annual Cardiology Fellows Forum of Excellence, Orlando, Florida – 2003
Hospital Appointments
Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla
Scripps Memorial Hospital, Encinitas
Residency & Fellowship
UCLA Department of Medicine – Specialty Training and Research (STAR) Cardiology Fellow
UCLA Department of Medicine
