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About the LifeScore Clinic
The LifeScore Clinic was founded in 1999 by Dr.
C. Michael Wright. Since then, the clinic has seen over 15,000 patients.
Dr. Wright sees patients to review the results of their diagnostic
studies, and also has a busy cardiology practice. He specializes in
providing comprehensive programs for disease prevention. Dr. Tabita
Wright joined the center in 2000 as it expanded its scanning beyond
the heart to include head, neck, thoracic, abdominal and pelvic scans.
Together, the Wrights pursue their vision of early disease detection
and have helped people from the world over.
Dr. Michael Wright is a board certified
cardiologist and a Fellow in the American College of Cardiology. He
attended the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and
did his residency in Internal Medicine at Washington University in
St. Louis, MO. He then completed a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease
at the University of California, San Diego. Before founding the LifeScore
Clinic, He practiced cardiology in San Diego for many years, first
in solo practice and then with the Southern California Cardiology
Medical Group.
Dr. Wright is also an assistant professor in the
Department of Medicine at UC San Diego, where he teaches physicians
in training and medical students. He also works closely with the Department
of Family and Preventive Medicine on a number of research projects
involving the imaging of atherosclerosis. Please visit the LifeScore
Physician Articles page for more
information.
In January 2006 Dr. Wright achieved Board Certification
in Clinical Lipidology from the American Board of Clinical Lipidology.
He is the first physician in San Diego to receive this designation.
Lipidology is the study of cholesterol and fat metabolism as they
relate to human disease.
Dr. Wright's practice is unique in Southern
California- he combines sophisticated CT imaging of the arterial system,
expertise in cholesterol management, cutting-edge research and a busy
cardiology practice all under one roof! He also maintains hospital
privileges at Scripps Memorial La Jolla and the UCSD Medical Center.
Dr. Tabita Wright is a board certified
radiologist. She attended medical school at Mount Sinai in New York
City and did her residency in radiology at Washington University in
St. Louis, MO. She then worked at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla. Dr. Tabita
Wright has many years of experience interpreting CT scans, and has
overseen the development of the LifeScore Clinic radiological reading
center. She has been instrumental in creating the high standards that
define our product. The LifeScore Clinic radiology reports are designed
to be easily understood by our clients, and include a complete description
of normal and abnormal findings, as well as recommendations.
The LifeScore Clinic 's mission is
"To enhance the quality and length of life through early disease
detection and programs for prevention."
The LifeScore Clinic's
core values are-
Excellence- We are committed to excellence in every
client’s experience with the LifeScore Clinic.
Integrity- We treat clients and
team members with honesty and integrity at all times.
Innovation-
We constantly seek to expand our services
to include the most current scientifically validated technology for
disease detection and prevention.
Passion-
We believe wholeheartedly in our mission to the community and pursue
it with passion.
Since beginning operations
in October of 1999, the LifeScore Clinic has evolved into the leading
clinic dedicated to preventing disease. We have served over 15,000
clients from around the world. Each year, we add new services to improve
our clients' experience. Our goal is to offer a complete prevention
solution that encompasses imaging, lab tests, lifestyle evaluation,
lifestyle modification, and periodic re-evaluations.
Thank you for visiting our web site, and please
keep in touch!
Updated 10/05
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