Division of Cardiovascular Diseases:

Integrative Cardiology

Our section of Integrative Cardiology combines the best of traditional, western allopathic treatments and diagnostic tools with non-traditional, eastern philosophies and therapies to provide patients with a truly holistic approach to their health. We serve as the preeminent cardiovascular prevention and lifestyle intervention center for Scripps’ Center of Integrative Medicine, a progressive, state-of-the-art practice, where we counsel patients primarily on integrative approaches to cardiology, spine and musculoskeletal, pain and headache and women’s health.

Our approach to healing includes taking the time to get to know our patients’ environment and lifestyles, so that we can take how they live into great account in their treatment plan. In the early detection center, we also use advanced diagnostic imaging modalities to proactively identify root causes of medical challenges. Our team assists patients with swimming, yoga, and other mind-body courses, while our therapists provide treatments including acupuncture, biofeedback and healing touch. Our goal is always to empower patients to support their own self-healing and to enjoy their journey to improved wellness.

Areas of interest and expertise are included below:

Christopher Suhar, MD

  • Medical Director, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
  • Associate Program Director Cardiovascular Fellowship
  • Integrative cardiology
  • General Cardiology
  • Advanced Lipid Management
  • Preventive Cardiology

Douglas Triffon, MD

  • Integrative cardiology
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Advanced Lipid Management
  • General Cardiology

Christina Adams, MD

  • General Cardiology
  • Women’s Heart Center
  • Sports Cardiology
  • Preventive Cardiology & Cardiac Rehab
  • Integrative Cardiology
  • Executive Health

Poulina Q. Uddin, MD

  • General Cardiology
  • Women’s Heart Center
  • Integrative Cardiology
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Pacemaker and Arrhythmia Management
  • Cardiac Rehab & Yoga

James Gray, MD

  • General Cardiology
  • Integrative cardiology
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Advanced Lipid Management
  • Pacemaker and Arrhythmia Management

Sandeep Mehta, MD

  • General Cardiology
  • Integrative cardiology
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Advanced Lipid Management

Vanessa Adair, NP
Sheila Jeschke, NP
Elaine Mariski, NP

Featured Services

  • Acupuncture

  • Biofeedback

  • Healing touch

  • Nutrition consultation

  • Mindfulness-based stress reduction

  • Vegan cooking classes

  • Advanced cardiac rehabilitation, using a state-of-the-art fitness gym and swimming pool

  • Lifestyle intervention classes

  • Yoga

  • Tai chi

  • Sound healing

  • Parkinson’s boxing

  • Sound bath for cancer care

  • Massage

  • Early detection center with CT/PET/Nuclear/echo/stress imaging

  • Trigger point injections

As a Division, we know that educating physicians and other healthcare providers is key to changing the paradigm of how healthcare is delivered. To help accomplish this, we offer an active training program for fellows, residents, medical students, nurse practitioner students and physician assistant students.

For more information or to apply, please visit the Graduate Medical Education page.