Dr. Joan Eldridge, MD
Cardiology ·
Female ·
Age 64
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Dr. Joan Eldridge, MD is a cardiology specialist in Littleton, CO and has been practicing for 31 years. She graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1980 and specializes in cardiology and internal medicine.
South Denver Cardiology Associates
1000 Southpark Dr
Littleton, CO 80120
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Health Net
- Humana
- Medicaid
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Top Care Areas
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Heart Disease
very high
more than 92% of peers
Congenital Heart Disease
very high
more than 91% of peers
Cardiovascular Stress Test
very high
more than 91% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Eldridge "All physicians at South Denver Cardiology share a focus on inpatient and outpatient services while having deep roots in preventive and rehabilitation treatment programs. SDCA physicians also believe in the value of community and lifestyle education programs, scientific and evidence-based research, alternative and complementary therapies are integrated into patient treatment plans."
2 Specialties
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
3 Board Certifications
- CardiologyAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- Cardiovascular DiseaseAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
44 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Endocarditis
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
- Pulmonary Disease
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
- Syncope
- Thrombosis
- Vascular Disease
Less
16 Procedures
- Cardiac Angiography
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Stress Echocardiogram
- Thoracentesis
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Colorado.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Saint Louis University School of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1980
- St Louis University School of MedicineInternship Hospital | Completed 1981
- St Louis University School of MedicineResidency Hospital | Completed 1982
- University Of ColoradoFellowship Hospital | Completed 1987
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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I've been her patient for over 20 years. I had heart problems in my forties, but now I'm 65. Does that mean anything to you? If you need a caring doctor who will work with you to make you better, then Dr. Eldridge is a great choice. You may have a problem getting to see her, but it's because...Read More
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2Michael Stone in Larkspur, Colorado – Jun 15, 2017
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Dr. Eldridge is an outstanding physician and an amazing human being. She is compassionate, completely aware of all advances in the care of the heart and genuinely cares about her patients. We have been patients of Dr. Eldridge for almost twenty two years and she remembers all of the details of...Read More
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72Dwight G. in Aurora, CO – Dec 17, 2015