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Dr. Katherine Ludington, MD

Dr. Katherine Ludington, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Katherine Ludington, MD is a cardiologist in Oceanside, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ludington has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. She graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1997. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

3231 Waring Ct Oceanside, CA 92056
Telehealth available

Dr. Ludington is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
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  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Ludington's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ludington

4.3

17 ratings, 13 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Andrea – Sep 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Darlene – Mar 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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CAROLYN WOODS – Feb 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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San Marcos – Apr 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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James in Encinitas – Mar 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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MaryA. in La Quinta, Ca. – Jan 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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ALY in San Diego, CA – Jul 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Marc W in Vista, CA – Apr 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Danielle in San Diego, CA – Mar 29, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Encinitas, CA – Apr 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jake M in San Diego, CA – Jan 07, 2016
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Dr. Katherine Ludington, MD is a cardiologist in Oceanside, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ludington has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. She graduated from University of California at...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1997
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Dr. Ludington is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office3231 Waring Ct Oceanside, CA 92056
    1
    Keven Tagdiri MD Inc.4401 Manchester Ave Ste 103 Encinitas, CA 92024
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

      9888 Genesee Ave
      La Jolla, CA 92037
      Recipient of 15
      hospital awards

      Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

      200 W Arbor Dr
      San Diego, CA 92103
      Recipient of 50
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Sharp Memorial Hospital

      7901 Frost St
      San Diego, CA 92123
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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