Dennis Ehrlich, M.D.
Internal Medicine

Doctor Ehrlich received his MD degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 1980.  He finished his specialty training in internal medicine and geriatrics at the University of California Irvine in 1983 and is board certified.
 
Dr. Ehrlich began his practice of internal medicine and geriatrics in San Diego in 1983. As a physician in internal medicine  he is a specialist  in both the normal and abnormal functions of the human body. 

I chose internal medicine because it was the specialty that most satisfied my wishes to be able to talk to patients, get to know them from a psychological as well as physiologic basis, and care for their needs and what they desire from a physician.  Through the years I have always considered myself a practicing physician, meaning that while I cared for patients I always tried to improve on my skills and to evolve as a physician.  I have been fortunate that I have an extroverted personality and have always been a good listener. These qualities have allowed me to become a good diagnostician. I have always felt that if you ask the right questions and listen to and feel what the patient is feeling they will help you formulate their diagnosis.

 Over the last 10 years I have been able to remain open minded while preserving my high ethics and I began incorporating wellness and anti aging into my medical practice with my senior patients as well as non seniors who wish to learn more.  I have become knowledgeable in alternative medicine, functional medicine, and integrative medicine practices. I continue to listen to what my patients want from a physician and have learned  that no two patients are alike.

More than being a physician I  enjoy being with my family and spending as much time with my wife Debra as possible.  I am an avid surfer and most mornings I can be found riding the waves in Carlsbad.