Dr. Matthew Budoff M.D
Investigator, Cardiology Professor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Leading Expert in Preventive Cardiology & Cardiac CTD
Matthew J. Budoff has built his career around one mission: detecting heart disease before it strikes. A professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Director of Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, he is internationally recognized as one of the pioneers of cardiac CT imaging.At Harbor-UCLA, Dr. Budoff leads programs that push the boundaries of preventive cardiology. His work focuses on catching cardiovascular disease—the leading cause of death in the United States—at its earliest stages, when intervention can change the course of a patient’s life.
Through groundbreaking studies, his team has demonstrated how advanced imaging can measure coronary artery calcium and track the progression of atherosclerosis, helping physicians identify high-risk patients long before symptoms appear.Beyond detection, Dr. Budoff’s research explores how therapies can slow, stop, or even reverse heart disease. His investigations extend into related conditions, showing how cardiac CT can also assess aortic and valve calcification, pericardial and liver fat, myocardial scarring, and even bone mineral density—all from a single scan.
Education & Training
Cardiology Fellowship – Los Angeles County–Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (1997)
Internal Medicine Residency – Los Angeles County–Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (1993)
Medical Degree – George Washington University School of Medicine (1990)
B.A. in Biochemistry – University of California, Riverside (1986)
Professional Achievements
Vice President
Society of Atherosclerosis Imaging
Founding Board Member
Society of Cardiovascular CT
Endowed Chair of Preventive Cardiology,
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Gold Medal Award
Society of Cardiovascular CT
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2018)
Einstein Award for Scientific Achievement
International Biographical Center Cambridge
Named among the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds (2014) and World’s Most Influential Researchers(2018–2019)
Top Doctor for Cardiology, U.S. News & World Report (2011)
Longstanding leadership roles within the American College of Cardiology, including program committee member and executive committee appointments
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Booking a scan is easy! Simply visit our booking page and select your preferred date and time. You can also call our office for assistance.
Our Heart Scan is $250, Lung scans are $400 each, and Vital Organ Scan + Heart & Lung is $700. We pride ourselves on transparency with no hidden fees. Cash-basis-only. No insurance Needed. No refunds. Scan may be transferred one time only.
Our office is located at the Harbor-UCLA Diagnostic & Wellness Center. You can find us easily using our address: 1101-1209 W 220th St, Torrance, CA 90502 and searching Google or Apple Maps. We look forward to welcoming you!
You will receive your scan results within 7 days. Our board-certified radiologists carefully review all scans. We ensure you get accurate and timely information.
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