Megan McLaughlin, MD, MPH

Dr. Megan McLaughlin is a cardiologist who cares for adults with a variety of heart conditions. She has advanced training and a special interest in echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart). She is also particularly interested in heart disease prevention and women's cardiovascular health.

In her research, McLaughlin develops and evaluates new approaches to heart disease prevention, with a focus on improving management of risk factors, such as high blood pressure. She also studies how to keep women with pregnancy complications from developing heart disease.

McLaughlin earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. At UCSF, she completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowships in cardiology and advanced echocardiography. She also has a master of public health degree from Yale University. Active in national cardiology societies, she serves on committees for the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology.