Richard Wright MD

Richard Wright, MD

Cardiology

Accepting New Patients

About Richard Wright, MD 

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, Richard F. Wright, MD is currently serving as President of the Pacific Heart Institute in Santa Monica, California. He previously served as Director of the Heart Institute at Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica and on clinical faculty at a previous medical center. Dr. Wright has also served as President of the American College of Cardiology, California Chapter, and on the Medical Advisory Board at the Los Angeles Zoo, where he served as the Great Apes cardiologist.   

Dr. Wright co-authored the U.S. guidelines on managing patients with heart failure and is also a renowned lecturer. The American College of Cardiology in California has awarded him the coveted Specialist of the Year Award. California state peer surveys continually list him as one of the top cardiologists.  

Dr. Wright earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his internship at the LAC & USC Medical Center, followed by his residency at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his fellowship in Cardiology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.   

Dr. Wright listened to my questions and concerns and explained everything clearly. He also made a specific plan for future healthcare needs which I found extremely helpful.

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Medical Service

Heart & Vascular

Locations

2001 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 280W,
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7678

12555 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 303,
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 829-7678

Education

Medical School
Harvard Medical School
1977

Internship
LAC+USC Medical Center
1978

Residency
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
1981

Fellowship
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Cardiology
1984

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  • 5
05/17/2023

Dr Wright is an amazing doctor. I am so lucky to have him.

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  • 5
05/16/2023

Dr Wright is the best. He addresses all my concerns and explains everything very clearly

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  • 5
05/15/2023

I really enjoy meeing with Dr. Wright

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  • 5
05/15/2023

Everything was perfect

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  • 5
05/08/2023

Following Dr. Wright's advice I can live a better and longer life.

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  • 5
05/06/2023

Dr Wright is very nice and very thorough .

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  • 5
05/01/2023

All good.no complaints.

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  • 5
04/29/2023

Dr. Wright and each of the clinicians (4) were very professional and excellent..

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  • 5
04/27/2023

Outstanding, enlightening, beyond comprehensive with heartfelt conversation. A remarkable visit.

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  • 5
04/27/2023

Dr. Wright it is always very Professional

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