A native of San Diego, Dr. Heriberto “Ed” Gutierrez joined Desert Cardiology in 1996, shortly after completing his cardiology fellowship in Los Angeles. Dr. Gutierrez’s special interests in cardiology include echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and cardiac CT angiography. While he finds imaging technology fascinating, he thoroughly enjoys caring for the cardiac patient. His approach is a combination of problem solving and compassion.
Being fluent in Spanish allows Dr. Gutierrez to fully appreciate and enjoy the culture of Southern Arizona. He enjoys the Tucson lifestyle with Ruby, his wife, and their 2 children. Together they share a wide range of interests, including sporting events, the symphony, museums and science centers. They frequently return to Southern California to visit family and friends.
When not learning about advances in medicine, Dr. Gutierrez studies various topics in history by reading books and watching courses on DVD. The history of science is a favorite topic. He finds it intriguing how ideas develop and change over time. Astronomy is also a fond interest, with the desert nights being very conducive to skywatching.
EDUCATION
Fellowship |
Cardiology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 1996 |
Residency |
Internal Medicine, University of California-Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, 1993 |
Internship |
Internal Medicine, University of California-Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, 1991 |
MD |
University of California-San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, 1990 |
BA |
Biology / Chemistry, Summa cum Laude, Point Loma College, San Diego, CA, 1986 |
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine / Subspecialty Board of Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Echocardiography / Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Northwest Medical Center
Oro Valley Hospital
Tucson Heart Hospital
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Member, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Member, American Society of Echocardiography
Member, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Member, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Medical Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Desert Cardiology of Tucson/Northwest Medical Center, 2001 - Present
Cardiology Section Head, Northwest Medical Center, 2006 – 2008
Clinical Preceptor for Medical Students, University Of Arizona
HONORS AND AWARDS
Graduation with Distinction, Point Loma College, 1986
Outstanding Minority Scholar, UC San Diego School of Medicine, 1986
PUBLICATIONS
Gutierrez, H., Alshak, N., Kotlewski, A. A Case of Spontaneous Innominate Artery Perforation With Pericardial Tamponade. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis, March 1996.
Gutierrez, H., Jorgensen, M. Colonic ischemia following Verapamil overdose. Annals of Internal Medicine, March 1996.
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