
Ellen Jane Killebrew
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
901 Nevin Avenue Richmond California, 94801About
Rising up from an era in which there were no female cardiologists, Ellen Jane Killebrew has gone to to lead a successful career with Kaiser Permanente and Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Richmond, California. A former President of the American Heart Association, Dr. Killebrew specializes in non-invasive adult cardiology. In 1990, she contributed to a book on cardiac care by writing a chapter on cardiac diagnosis. She is also a clinical professor of medicine at the University of San Francisco and continues to inspire women in medicine to this day.
Education and Training
New Jersey Medical School
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiovascular Disease
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor, University of San Francisco -
Internships
- University of Colorado Medical Center
Fellowships
- Pacific Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Heart Association
Articles and Publications
- Articles and Book Chapters
What do you attribute your success to?
Great Parents, Education
Hobbies / Sports
- Skiing, Sailing, Hiking, Traveling
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Nearby Providers
- Georg Wieselthaler M.D.400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco CA 94143
- Gordon L. Fung MD1600 Divisadero Street San Francisco CA 94115
- Jason A. Talavera M.D.2333 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94115
- Gustin Ming sun Ho M.D.929 Clay St San Francisco CA 94108
- Ian Stewart Harris M.D.505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco CA 94143
- Robert J. Lundstrom MD2200 Ofarrell St San Francisco CA 94115
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