Carlin S. Long

MD

Cardiologist
Early adopter of the inflammatory hypothesis of heart disease

Dr. Carlin Long is a cardiologist who specializes in preventing and treating cardiovascular disease.

In the clinic, Long is particularly interested in engaging patients in self-care through technology. He emphasizes apps and wearable devices that collect physiological data and help individuals integrate therapies and preventive measures into their daily routines.

In more than 25 years of research, Long has studied how cells in the heart communicate with one another during normal and abnormal growth. His research focuses particularly on cardiac fibroblasts, cells that play a role in initiating the scarring process within heart muscle after injury. He is also interested in how genome sequencing data can improve medicine.

Long earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed both a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiology at UCSF.

  • Education

    UT Southwestern Medical School, 1982

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 1986

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Cardiology, 1988

  • Board Certifications

    Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

I try to bring an innovative, comprehensive approach to reducing heart disease risk for my patients, with an emphasis on self-management tools.

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    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    186 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 14, 2024
    Excellent visit. Thorough and questions answered.
    Aug 22, 2024
    I can not speak highly enough about Dr. Carlin Long. He's excellent! 5 star on every point.
    Jun 08, 2024
    Dr. Long is extraordinary, and the variety and thoroughness of his information is terrific. He has a conversational approach that is wonderful and very appreciated.
    May 23, 2024
    Dr Long is simply a wonderful human being in addition to one of the world's best doctorsI am so grateful for him and UCSF
    Apr 24, 2024
    Dr Long was fantastic - thorough, thoughtful, professional, patient and direct
    Apr 04, 2024
    Dr Long is an absolute treasure. So happy I came to UCSF.
    Apr 04, 2024
    Dr Long would be a 10 out of 5 :-)
    Apr 04, 2024
    Excellent
    Mar 15, 2024
    Remarkable and invaluable. The doctor spent a great deal of precious time with me as well as the precision of his notes. My information requested on My Chart was responded to with great dispatch.
    Mar 14, 2024
    Dr Carlin is an excellent doctor!
    Mar 08, 2024
    One of the very best experiences I've had with a cardiologist
    Dec 22, 2023
    Comforting, reassuring and enjoyable.
    Dec 20, 2023
    Dr Carlin is THE BEST
    Dec 20, 2023
    Wonderful Dr
    Nov 26, 2023
    Good experience and impressive knowledge as well as ideas.
    Nov 24, 2023
    Wonderful, caring, intelligent, thorough. Super doctor!
    Nov 21, 2023
    Dr. Carlin Long is a sharp and understanding doc who can more than tolerate the way a lifetime engineer asks questions and helps me greatly.
    Nov 16, 2023
    Excellent physician/patient care
    Nov 12, 2023
    This provider always insures the best possible care
    Oct 18, 2023
    Dr.Long is competent and kind. It is a pleasure to have him be my doctor
    Sep 15, 2023
    Dr long is amazing! He goes above and beyond a standard visit!
    Sep 14, 2023
    I think Dr Long is a wonderful doctor. He has it all: expertise, kindness, bedside manner, and ability to explain and listen.
    Aug 24, 2023
    We have a plan in place and are trying to meet those goals-from the Doctor's perspective we are doing well.
    Aug 17, 2023
    Exceptional
    Aug 15, 2023
    Dr. Long has been most helpful from my first visit with him.
    Aug 11, 2023
    Exceptionally wonderful doctor
    Aug 06, 2023
    Dr. Long was well prepared for our first visit. He went into great detail in a way that was easily understood. I left feeling much more confident that I was doing the right things and on the right track for continued good health.
    Jul 23, 2023
    Good advise
    Jun 13, 2023
    Dr Long is very patient and explains things without being asked at level I can easily understand.
    May 08, 2023
    Excellent as usual
    Apr 13, 2023
    Dr Long is just a great Dr and person. I feel so fortunate to be under his care. UCSF should understand how valuable an asset Dr Long is.
    Apr 02, 2023
    Dr. Long is thorough and explains things very well
    Mar 24, 2023
    Great discussion. Left me reassured about my care
    Mar 15, 2023
    Dr. Long explains complicated stuff at a perfect level for me - a semi educated patient. Friendly, patient and confidence inspiring.
    Mar 11, 2023
    Outstanding team effort by the Dr's
    Feb 25, 2023
    Dr. Long is one of the most thoughtful and genuinely caring physicians we have encountered.
    Feb 20, 2023
    Only issue is that I have received no follow up as to some care I need. (Cardio Rehab)
    Feb 11, 2023
    Dr Long was well prepared ahead of appointment. Had taken time with my extensive medical record.
    Feb 02, 2023
    Dr. Long is an outstanding physician. Lucky to have him as my cardiologist.
    Jan 15, 2023
    Excellent medical attention
    Jan 11, 2023
    Dr. Extremely patient @ understanding my position! Very attentive & I felt confident that he really had my interest at heart!
    Dec 30, 2022
    Dr Long is one of the most professional, knowledgeable, and caring doctor at UCSF. We are very lucky to have him as our cardiologist.
    Dec 17, 2022
    Dr. Long's communication was thorough, clear, very informative, honest, collaborative and friendly...one of the best patient visit experiences I've ever had.
    Dec 16, 2022
    Dr. Long is amazing. He listens and explains any concern very clearly. Is unbelievably easy to communicate with and provides thoughtful solutions.

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