A prevention-first, relationship-based approach to medicine and focused on long-term health optimization, with an emphasis on cardiovascular wellness, chronic disease prevention, and longevity
Mark Kalina PC is designed to deliver personalized care that supports long-term health, vitality, and whole-person wellbeing.
Mark Kalina PC is a physician-led practice dedicated to redefining what healthcare can feel like , personal, thoughtful, and truly centered on the individual. Founded on the belief that medicine is most powerful when it is rooted in time, trust, and human connection, the practice focuses on prevention-first care and long-term health optimization rather than rushed, symptom-based treatment.
Led by Dr. Mark Kalina, a US board-certified physician, the practice blends evidence-based cardiovascular and lifestyle medicine with a deeply integrative approach that considers the physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors influencing health. Every patient is seen as a whole person , not a set of lab values or isolated concerns.
Whether in-office or through private home consultations, care is intentionally unhurried and highly personalized. This allows for deeper understanding, clearer guidance, and more meaningful progress toward health goals that truly matter, vitality, resilience, and quality of life.
At Mark Kalina PC, the goal is simple: to help patients not only live longer, but live better with clarity, dignity, and a renewed sense of control over their health journey.
Every physician has a journey. Mine has been shaped by decades of listening, learning, and caring for people through every stage of life.
For more than 30 years, I have had the privilege of practicing medicine in San Diego and caring for individuals and families through every stage of life. My path began in internal medicine after earning my medical degree at Case Western Reserve University and completing my residency at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where I built a strong foundation in evidence-based clinical care.
Over time, my work expanded beyond traditional primary care. I spent 17 years at Scripps Health, served as an integrative palliative care specialist, and later worked within integrative medical teams focused on cardiovascular disease reversal and lifestyle-based healing. I also had the honor of serving as medical director for prevention and wellness programs, including the Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease, as well as participating in medical missions that brought care to underserved communities.
Throughout all of these experiences, one truth became increasingly clear. The most powerful medicine happens when patients are truly seen, heard, and understood. Healing is not only about treating disease. It is about understanding the whole person, including their lifestyle, stress, relationships, purpose, and long-term health goals.
After decades within larger healthcare systems, I made the decision to create my own practice, Mark Kalina PC. I did this to return to the kind of medicine I believe in most. A model rooted in prevention, connection, and time. A practice where care is personal, thoughtful, and deeply individualized, and where every patient has the space to be fully heard.
Today, my mission is simple. To help people move beyond illness and into lasting health, vitality, and longevity. To support not only longer life, but a better life, one built on clarity, energy, resilience, and meaning.
Insights on health, prevention, and personal wellness
Prevention-First Care
We focus on identifying risk early and supporting long-term health through proactive, prevention-driven medicine.
Human Connection & Trust
Every visit is built on time, presence, and meaningful conversation so patients feel genuinely heard and understood.
Whole-Person Approach
We look beyond symptoms to understand the full picture-heart health, lifestyle, stress, sleep, and emotional wellbeing.
Longevity & Vitality Focus
Our goal is to support lasting energy, healthy aging, and long-term cardiovascular and metabolic wellness for a better quality of life.