
Dr. Arthur Kavanaugh M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
9350 Campus Point Dr Mail Code 0997 La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Arthur Kavanaugh is a rheumatologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Kavanaugh specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Kavanaugh treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Saint Louis University, School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Medical Degree
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Other Degree
Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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UC San Diego Health - Hillcrest: Medical Offices South - Arthritis & Rheumatology
4168 Front Street -San Diego, CA 92103Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ken D. Pischel M.D., PH.D.10666 N TORREY PINES RD LA JOLLA CA 92037
- Dr. Alexander R. Shikhman M.D.10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Edward V.h. Skol M.D.10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA 92037
- Gregory David Middleton MD9350 Campus Point Dr La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Peter James Weis M.D.10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Franklin Kozin M.D.10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA 92037
Nearest Hospitals
SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
7901 FROST ST SAN DIEGO CA 92123SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLAl
9888 GENESEE AVENUE LA JOLLA CA 92037SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITALl
10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD LA JOLLA CA 92037UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl
200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITALl
4077 5TH AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103