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Dr. Kirsten Tolstrup is a noninvasive cardiologist with special interests in echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart) and valvular and structural heart disease. To evaluate cardiovascular disease in general and valvular heart disease in particular, she uses specialized echocardiographic techniques – such as transthoracic, transesophageal and three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography, as well as echocardiography performed with supine bicycle stress testing. She serves as the associate chief of cardiology for ambulatory services.

Tolstrup also works closely with the interventional team on catheter-based procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement and MitraClip, a less-invasive option for patients with a leaky mitral valve.

Tolstrup's research focuses on implementing new noninvasive cardiology procedures and developing multidisciplinary team approaches to cardiovascular care.

Tolstrup earned her medical degree at the University of Copenhagen, where she completed training in orthopedic surgery and trauma medicine. She also completed a residency in internal medicine at the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center and a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the University of New Mexico.

  • Education

    University of Copenhagen, MD, 1993

  • Residencies

    LAC + USC Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1998

  • Fellowships

    University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 2001

  • Board Certifications

    Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    129 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 25, 2024
    Dr. Tolstrup is very caring physician -it is much appreciated !
    Jun 22, 2024
    Excellent virtual experience. Concerns addressed totally
    Jun 10, 2024
    Both Drs. We're so professional. Very positive, friendly and acted like they really enjoyed their "job"
    Jun 08, 2024
    Dr. Tolstrup and her Fellow were wonderful. I felt very comfortable with them.
    Jun 05, 2024
    Good
    May 04, 2024
    Good
    Apr 19, 2024
    Dr Tolstrup is an amazing Dr. That I have been seeing for a few years. I have also seen Dr Holtzman in concert with her these past couple of visits, who is also extremely impressive and helpful. What a dynamic couple of doctors! I feel very fortunate.
    Apr 16, 2024
    I felt that was given an extremely intelligent evaluation. And this will change the course of my high blood pressure issue, which has to this point, been unresolvable, thanks to all
    Mar 26, 2024
    She is fabulous and her fellow is also very good!
    Mar 17, 2024
    Lucky to be able to see Dr Tolstrup! She's always so helpful, informative, and empathetic!
    Mar 12, 2024
    Actually I would use the term "excellent"
    Mar 12, 2024
    I am fortunate to be her patient
    Jan 07, 2024
    I am very happy with Dr. Tolstrup. She is very attentive and cares about my health. I wish she could be my husband's doctor. I'm so happy with her care and she is a real asset to UCSF.
    Dec 09, 2023
    Excellent "care" from PA to Fellow resident to primary Cardiologist.
    Nov 18, 2023
    I am blest to have Dr. Kirsten Tolstrup as my heart doctor. She is wonderful!!
    Oct 20, 2023
    Excellent
    Oct 10, 2023
    Dr.Tolstrup is excellent, best Doctor I have had in Cardiology
    Sep 30, 2023
    Dr. Tolstrup is a most remarkable woman and physician. Trustworthy, competent, friendly, dedicated, cordial, knowledgeable. Everything I want in a medical provider and human being.
    Sep 30, 2023
    Dr Tolstrup is worth commuting from our home to have as my cardiologist. I respect her, admire her, and trust her
    Sep 16, 2023
    Dr Tolstrup is willing to take on my unusual case and to work toward a solution. Outstanding!!!
    Aug 26, 2023
    Excellent communication, concern, compassion.
    Apr 22, 2023
    My care could not be better!
    Apr 18, 2023
    Dr.Tolstrup is an excellent Doctor and I consider myself very lucky that she Is my Doctor and I feel very safe in her hands, which means a lot, so THANKS to UCSF and Dr Tolstrup
    Mar 18, 2023
    Doctor was a 10* a rockstar
    Feb 18, 2023
    Visit was very good and I never felt rushed.
    Feb 18, 2023
    Dr Tolstrup is an incredible cardiologist, and I feel very fortunate to have her a part of my care team. She is detail oriented, patient, thorough, and always kind. I feel indebted to her for all of the time and effort. She has put into my care since becoming my cardiologist a few years ago.
    Nov 05, 2022
    Excellent doctor.
    Nov 05, 2022
    Dr. Tolstrup and her whole team are excellent in every way - absolutely on top of details of my situation. In addition to the medical excellence she and her team provide, they are very nice people, friendly and patient answering questions and insuring instructions are fully understood.

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