Cuidado cardiovascular
centrado en usted

Atención cardiovascular experta basada en la evidencia más reciente — ofrecida con el tiempo, la atención y la continuidad que los pacientes merecen.

Atendemos pacientes de todos los orígenes, identidades y orientaciones

Certificaciones
UCSF Formada en UCSF
SD Arraigada en San Diego
Salud Cardiovascular
Cardio-Obstetricia y Corazón Femenino
Cardiología Preventiva
Hipertensión y Lípidos
Manejo de Arritmias
Dr. Nicole Herrick, MD, FACC — Cardiologist, California Coast Cardiovascular, San Diego
2025 Certificaciones
Acerca

Formada al más alto nivel.
Ejerciendo cerca de casa.

Dr. Nicole Herrick is a board-certified cardiologist with subspecialty expertise in women's cardiovascular health and cardio-obstetrics. She completed her cardiovascular disease fellowship at the Universidad de California, San Francisco, where she received the UCSF Graduate Medical Education Excellence and Innovation Award.

Prior to fellowship, she completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at UC San Diego, serving as Chief Resident. Her clinical and research focus centers on cardiovascular disease in women — with a particular passion for the care of women with heart disease during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

She has been principal investigator on the BRITE-MOM Study, a prospective cohort examining cardiac arrhythmias during pregnancy, funded by the Adult Congenital Heart Association. Her work has been published in JACC, JAHA, and Heart Failure Clinics.

Certificaciones

Cardiovascular DiseaseABIM · 2025
EchocardiographyASE · 2025
Nuclear CardiologyCBNC · 2025
Internal MedicineABIM · 2022
PediatricsABP · 2022
Servicios

Atención integral,
expertamente coordinada.

We offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular services — combining the convenience of in-office testing with access to the most advanced procedures available in San Diego.

Qué Tratamos

Cardiología general con profundidad especializada

We provide comprehensive care across the full spectrum of cardiovascular disease — from common conditions like high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation, to complex presentations requiring coordinated subspecialty expertise.

Coronary Artery Disease Heart Failure Atrial Fibrillation Hypertension High Cholesterol Cardio-Obstetrics Pre-eclampsia Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Microvascular Disease Palpitations Chest Pain Cardiología Preventiva

Coronary Artery Disease

Risk stratification, medical management, and coordination of catheterization or intervention when needed.

Arrhythmias & AFib

Rate and rhythm control, anticoagulation management, cardioversion, and ablation referral.

Heart Failure

Optimization of guideline-directed therapy, symptom monitoring, and advanced HF referral when appropriate.

Hipertensión y Lípidos

Individualized evaluation and management of blood pressure and cholesterol to reduce long-term cardiovascular risk.

Cardio-Obstetrics

Expert cardiac care throughout pregnancy, delivery planning, and the postpartum period.

Cardiología Preventiva

Comprehensive risk assessment, advanced lipid panels, lifestyle counseling, and personalized prevention strategies.

Diagnóstico en Consultorio

Sin necesidad de visita hospitalaria

Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for detailed cardiac imaging, exercise stress testing, and ambulatory ECG monitoring — all performed in our office for your convenience.

Servicios Hospitalarios Avanzados

Evaluación y tratamiento complejo

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), cardioversion, Holter monitoring, and a full range of interventions — coordinated through our expert referral network.

Enfoque Subespecializado

Women's Salud Cardiovascular
y Cardio-Obstetricia

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. Women experience unique cardiovascular risk factors that require specialized attention — and Dr. Herrick has dedicated her research career to this field.

  • Cuidado cardiovascular throughout pregnancy and postpartum
  • Pregnancy-related complications as cardiac risk factors
  • Hormonal transitions and heart health through menopause
  • Autoimmune conditions and cardiovascular risk
  • Sex-specific presentation of coronary artery disease
  • Microvascular disease and INOCA

Telemedicina Disponible por Zoom

We offer secure video visits for general cardiology and cardio-obstetric consultations. Telehealth allows you to receive expert cardiovascular care from the comfort of your home — no commute required.

Zoom · Video Seguro Cardiología General y Cardio-OB
Recursos para Pacientes

Todo lo que necesita,
en un solo lugar.

We want your experience as a patient to be as seamless as possible — from your first appointment through ongoing care. We offer interpreter services for Spanish-speaking patients and welcome patients of all backgrounds.

Formularios para Nuevos Pacientes
Complete your paperwork before your first visit through our patient portal. Forms are available in English and Spanish.
Referencias y Citas
We welcome self-referrals and referrals from physicians. Call us at 619-290-1900 or use our online request form below.
Servicios de Interpretación
We offer professional interpreter services via Language Line for Spanish-speaking and other non-English-speaking patients. Please let us know your preferred language when scheduling.
Ubicación y Estacionamiento
Located at 4060 Fourth Ave, Suite 500, San Diego, CA 92103. Parking is available in the building garage and on surrounding streets.
Visitas de Telemedicina
Select follow-up and consultation visits are available via Zoom. Ask our team if your appointment qualifies for telehealth.
Resultados de Laboratorio
Results are communicated through your patient portal with physician commentary. You will receive a notification when new results are available.

Cómo Prepararse para Su Visita

Lista de verificación para su primera cita

A little preparation goes a long way. Bringing the right information to your first visit helps us provide the best possible care from day one.

  • Photo ID and insurance card
  • List of current medications and dosages
  • Prior cardiology records, ECGs, or imaging if available
  • Names of your primary care physician and other specialists
  • Family history of heart disease, if known
  • List of your questions and concerns
Planifique Su Llegada Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for your first appointment to complete any remaining intake forms and allow time for parking.
Servicios de Interpretación If you need an interpreter, please let us know when scheduling and we will arrange Language Line services for your visit at no cost.

Seguro y Facturación

We participate with the following insurance plans. Please contact our office to verify your specific coverage before your visit.

Medicare
United Healthcare
Anthem
Aetna
Cigna
Mercy Physicians Medical Group
Pago en Efectivo

Pago en efectivo y planes de pago disponibles. Cash pay rates and flexible payment plan options are available on request — please contact our office to discuss. We are committed to making cardiovascular care accessible.

Para Médicos Referentes

Valoramos sus referencias
y a sus pacientes.

Thank you for entrusting us with your patients. We take every referral seriously and are committed to timely, high-quality cardiovascular evaluation and clear communication back to you after each visit.

We prioritize timely access for referred patients and maintain dedicated slots for urgent follow-up. Our goal is to see new referrals promptly — please call our office to discuss scheduling availability and we will do our best to accommodate your patients.

We welcome referrals for general cardiology, women's cardiovascular health, cardio-obstetrics, preventive cardiology, arrhythmia management, and complex lipid management.

Enviar una Derivación

Fax referrals with relevant records to:
619-260-1919
Or call us at 619-290-1900

Derivaciones Urgentes

We maintain reserved slots for urgent follow-up. For time-sensitive referrals, please call our office directly so we can prioritize appropriately.

Qué Incluir

Referral reason, relevant records, recent labs or imaging, medication list, and preferred contact for the patient.

Investigación y Publicaciones

Avanzando la ciencia
de la salud cardíaca femenina.

The BRITE-MOM Study &
Cardio-Obstetrics Research

Dr. Herrick has served as principal investigator on the BRITE-MOM Study, a prospective cohort examining cardiac arrhythmias during pregnancy, funded by the Adult Congenital Heart Association. Her ongoing work focuses on arrhythmia risk in women with congenital heart disease during pregnancy and on population-level outcomes using large administrative datasets.

ACHA Investigación Financiada
Investigadora Principal
JACC · 2025
Delivery Trends and Obstetric Outcomes in Patients With Fontan Circulation
Herrick N, Gonzalez J, Sabanayagam A
View on PubMed →
JACC: Advances · 2022
Priorities and Understanding of Pregnancy Among Women With Congenital Heart Disease: A Mixed-Methods Study
Herrick N, Al-Rousan T, Rodriguez C, et al.
View on PubMed →
Heart Failure Clinics · 2024
Adults with Congenital Heart Disease and Transplant: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy
Herrick N, Urey M, Alshawabkeh L
View on PubMed →
J Am Heart Assoc · 2022
Outcome of Pregnancy in Women with D-Transposition of the Great Arteries: A Systematic Review
Pizula J, Devera J, Ng TMH, … Herrick N, et al.
View on PubMed →
In Preparation · JACC: Advances
ECG Changes During Pregnancy in Patients with Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot
Herrick N, Agarwal A, Duan R, et al.
Manuscrito en preparación
In Preparation · JAHA
Arrhythmia Risk During Pregnancy in Congenital Heart Disease: A MarketScan Analysis (PRAM)
Herrick N, et al.
Manuscrito en preparación
Contacto

Hablemos
sobre su corazón.

We are currently accepting new patients and welcome self-referrals as well as referrals from physicians. We provide care in English and Spanish, with interpreter services available for other languages.

Address
4060 Fourth Ave, Suite 500
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone & Fax
Tel: 619-290-1900
Fax: 619-260-1919
Horario de Oficina
Lunes – Viernes: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Afiliada Con
Scripps Health · Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
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Solicitar una Cita

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This form is for appointment requests only and is not monitored for urgent medical concerns. If you are experiencing a cardiac emergency, please call 911.