Dr. Martin Charlat, MD
Not yet claimedInterventional cardiologist, Cardiologist · Physician (MD)
Encinitas, CA
General and interventional cardiologist with San Diego Cardiovascular Associates; University of Manitoba graduate with Baylor cardiology fellowship and 30 years of interventional experience including transradial catheterization and TAVR.
About Dr. Martin Charlat, MD
Updated Sep 20, 2026Dr. Martin Charlat (full name Martin Lorne Charlat, MD) is a cardiologist and interventional cardiologist who practices in Encinitas and La Jolla, California, with San Diego Cardiovascular Associates. A Scripps profile says he has been in practice more than 30 years and performs cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, stent placements and CT angiographies.
He trained at the University of Manitoba (medical degree, 1981), completed an internship at Montreal General Hospital, internal medicine residency at McGill University, and a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine (1984-1987). He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease (1987) and internal medicine. He sees patients at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
He offers a concierge option. A Concierge Choice Physicians release describes a "Hybrid Choice" model, where patients can either join the concierge program or stay in the traditional practice. His practice page lists San Diego Top Doctor awards for cardiology in many years from 2004 through 2025.
Federal Open Payments data for 2021-2025 shows $9,184.73 in industry payments across 311 records, with the largest amounts from Novartis, Amgen, CVRx, Pfizer and E.R. Squibb & Sons. Payments from drug and device companies are common and legal, and are reported publicly.
- Board certification
- Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease since 1987, and also in internal medicine. scripps.org
- Interventional procedures
- A Scripps profile says he performs cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, stent placements and CT angiographies. scripps.org
- Fellowship training
- Completed a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine from 1984 to 1987, after internal medicine residency at McGill University. doximity.com
- Hospital affiliations
- Affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. healthgrades.com
- Chief of cardiology role
- A Scripps Affiliated Medical Groups profile states he is Chief of Cardiology at Scripps Memorial Hospital; the specific campus was not confirmed. scrippsamg.com
- Concierge care option
- A Concierge Choice Physicians release describes him offering a Hybrid Choice model, in which patients can join the concierge program or remain in the traditional practice. ccpmd.com
- Top Doctor recognition
- His practice page lists San Diego Top Doctor awards for cardiology in most years from 2004 through 2025, and a Scripps profile notes a 2018 San Diego Magazine "Physicians of Exceptional Excellence" Top Doctor listing. sdcva.com
- Early heart research
- Co-authored cardiology research during his Baylor years, including studies on "stunned" myocardium published in the American Journal of Physiology (1987, 1989) and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (1989). doximity.com
- Industry payments reported
- CMS Open Payments records for 2021-2025 show $9,184.73 across 311 records, with top payers Novartis ($966.36), Amgen ($796.48), CVRx ($580.28), Pfizer ($578.22) and E.R. Squibb & Sons ($537.13). openpaymentsdata.cms.gov
- Practice locations
- Listed at 9850 Genesee Avenue, Suite 780, La Jolla, and 351 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 100, Encinitas. healthexcelinc.com
Worth knowing
- The "FRCPC" credential listed with his name was not confirmed by any source found in this research. scripps.org
- A subspecialty certification in interventional cardiology is stated on a third-party concierge directory rather than a board or health system source. findmydirectdoctor.com
- All published research found dates from 1987 to 1989; no recent authorship, guideline committee work or society office was found. doximity.com
- Searches for license discipline records and recent (2023-2025) news coverage were limited and did not cover all sources, so those categories are incomplete rather than confirmed clear. scripps.org
Industry payments (CMS Open Payments)
Open the CMS recordFederal law requires drug and device companies to report what they pay clinicians: meals, travel, speaking, consulting, and research. Payments are common and legal; the point is that you can see them.
2021 to 2025
$9,185
311 payments
| 2021 | $514 |
| 2022 | $1,957 |
| 2023 | $2,588 |
| 2024 | $1,684 |
| 2025 | $2,441 |
Top payers
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation$966
- Amgen Inc.$796
- CVRx, Inc.$580
- PFIZER INC.$578
- E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.$537
Payment types
- Food and Beverage$9,185
A word of caution about these numbers
A payment does not mean your doctor is compromised or acting unethically. Most of these entries are drug samples left for patients, or lunch brought in for the office staff, and the amounts are usually small. Research funding and speaking at medical meetings are also normal parts of a clinical career.
As a rough guide, a total under $15,000 a year is usually not a concern. Much larger sums, especially from one company whose product your doctor recommends to you, are worth asking about. You are allowed to ask.
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Summary prepared with AI assistance from the public sources linked above. It is not a review, a rating, or an endorsement.
Practice location
San Diego Cardiovascular Associates
320 Santa Fe Drive, Ste 204
Encinitas, CA 92024
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