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
  • 346 Reviews
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  • 5
07/15/2024

Dr Wright and his office is the most efficient doctors office I have ever experienced. And, Dr Wright is the most informative, caring and smartest doctor I have ever had. He spends enough time with me so I fully understand my health concerns.

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  • 5
07/14/2024

Dr Wright and his staff have been attending to my needs for almost 15 years. My only worry is that he might retire.

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  • 5
07/14/2024

Dr Wright listens to my description of my health and my questions and responds in a way that helps me understand and feel empowered to do useful things to further my health.

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  • 5
07/10/2024

Excellent service

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  • 5
07/07/2024

The provider was very knowledgeable and careful.

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  • 5
07/07/2024

Above and beyond my expectations which were high to start with!

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  • 4.94
07/06/2024

Overall Ian satisfied with care which received

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  • 5
07/05/2024

Each and every experience we have had with Dr. Wright has exceeded our expectations.

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  • 5
06/08/2024

Dr. Wright is an excellent physician and takes interest in our overall health, emotionally, physically and mentally. He is always aware of the latest medical information that supports our particular needs and concerns.

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  • 5
06/08/2024

I only have good experience so far

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