Cardiovascular care
built around you
Expert cardiovascular care grounded in the latest evidence — delivered with the time, attention, and continuity that patients deserve.
Welcoming patients of all backgrounds, identities, and orientations
Trained at the highest level.
Practicing close to home.
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 University of 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.
Board Certifications
Comprehensive care,
expertly coordinated.
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.
General cardiology, with specialized depth
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
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.
Hypertension & Lipids
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.
Preventive Cardiology
Comprehensive risk assessment, advanced lipid panels, lifestyle counseling, and personalized prevention strategies.
In-Office Diagnostics
No hospital visit requiredTransthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for detailed cardiac imaging, exercise stress testing, and ambulatory ECG monitoring — all performed in our office for your convenience.
Advanced Hospital-Based Services
Complex evaluation & treatmentTransesophageal echocardiography (TEE), cardioversion, Holter monitoring, and a full range of interventions — coordinated through our expert referral network.
Women's Cardiovascular Health
& Cardio-Obstetrics
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.
- Cardiovascular care 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
Everything you need,
in one place.
We want your experience as a patient to be as seamless as possible — from your first appointment through ongoing care. We offer professional interpreter services for Spanish-speaking and non-English-speaking patients through Language Line, and welcome patients of all backgrounds.
How to Prepare for Your Visit
First appointment checklistA 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
Insurance & Billing
We participate with the following insurance plans. Please contact our office to verify your specific coverage before your visit.
Cash pay and payment plans available. 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.
We value your referrals
and your patients.
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.
Send a Referral
Fax referrals with relevant records to:
619-260-1919
Or call us at 619-290-1900
Urgent Referrals
We maintain reserved slots for urgent follow-up. For time-sensitive referrals, please call our office directly so we can prioritize appropriately.
What to Include
Referral reason, relevant records, recent labs or imaging, medication list, and preferred contact for the patient.
Advancing the science
of women's heart health.
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.
Principal Investigator
Let's talk
about your heart.
We are currently accepting new patients and welcome self-referrals as well as referrals from physicians. Professional interpreter services are available for Spanish-speaking and non-English-speaking patients through Language Line.
San Diego, CA 92103
Fax: 619-260-1919
Request an Appointment
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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.