510 Cardiologists Found in La Jolla, CA

We found 510 Cardiologists available in La Jolla, CA with an average 4 stars across 1,700 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 234 Cardiologists listed are accepting new patients and 196 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Raghav Sharma, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
Flexible scheduling
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Winter Park, FL
"Outstanding Doctor... easy to talk to and under stand ..." View Profile

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Dr. Pam R. Taub, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Pam R. Taub, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. She has 23 years of experience. Her specialties include Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiologist. View Profile

Dr. Roy Takai Avalos, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
29 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"he is very patient oriented... he has been my dr. for years ....I'm glad he is looking after my heart for me." View Profile

Dr. Katherine Jill Ludington, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Amazing office, awesome doctor, so so so recommend! Great staff from the first phone call (when Johnathan got my mom in urgently) to the caring nurses (Jenny!!!" View Profile

Dr. Michael M. Madani, MD

Thoracic Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"Dr. Madani operated on my mother 2 years ago and we could have not been happier with him. He is professional, compassionate and most importantly an exceptional surgeon." View Profile

Dr. Wayne Beaumont Whitwam, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
La Jolla, CA2.3 mi
"For several years I experienced unpleasant “waves” with zinging noises in my head." View Profile

Dr. Roger Jay Acheatel, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"I am 45 and was supposedly very healthy until I experienced a chest pain, rushed to the ER, and a stent was put in. Nothing new. " View Profile

Dr. Paul Teirstein, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
46 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Lifted 90 pound bags of concrete on Sunday, suffered painful heart attack Monday morning, Dr. Teirstein and his team inserted a stent on Tuesday afternoon. Complete turnaround." View Profile

Dr. Matthew Price, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
29 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Dr. Price has had to work on me several times because my body does not like stents. I have extensive damage to my heart and arteries due to radiation damage." View Profile

Dr. Douglas Gibson, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
28 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Dr Gibson corrected by AFiB and gave me my life back. I will be forever grateful for his expertise and skill in resolving my AFIB issues. He is a brilliant surgeon." View Profile

Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"superb" View Profile

Dr. Thomas Sean Ahern, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Dr. Ahern is the first and only doctor I have ever had that listened intently, respected my opinions and valued them, and always spends as long as it takes to make me feel good about the treatment plan." View Profile

Dr. John Jeffrey Tyner, MD

Thoracic Surgery
47 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Dr. Tyner performed my husband's aortic valve replacement surgery and I was so thankful for such a caring Dr. that put us at ease during such a scary time for us." View Profile

Dr. Neil Carson Chi, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.3 mi
"Very caring and compassionate" View Profile

Dr. Curtiss Stinis, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"I was fortunate to be referred to Dr. Stinis after my previous vascular specialist at a different facility said to come back when you are ready to amputate." View Profile

Dr. Pingfeng Du, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
34 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Dr. Du is the kindest, most caring doctor as well as being thorough and competent. I trusted him to take care of my parents and now me, my sister and husband." View Profile

Dr. Christina Adams, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
21 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Dr. Adams is my cardiologist for 5 years. She is attentive, professional and smart." View Profile

Dr. John David Burkhardt Jr, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.6 mi
"I had new onset of persistent Afib, my local EP just left me in it and gave me medication, I am almost six weeks out from an ablation from Dr Burkhardt and I am in NSR." View Profile

Dr. Jonathan Hsu, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"Dr Jonathan Hsu just completed my heart ablation less than 14 hours ago. No pain! Procedure went excellent. I feel like Tony The Tiger. He and his team did an outstanding job." View Profile

Dr. Robert Joseph Russo, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
40 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr. Russo is a wonderful doctor. I have been his patient for 10 years. He knows my history and never hesitates if I tell him I have issues or questions." View Profile

Dr. Eugene Golts, MD

Thoracic Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"Thanks for saving my life" View Profile

Dr. Majed Chane, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.6 mi
"Just had a stress test performed by an excellent and professional staff in Dr. Chane's office. Actually made it enjoyable to visit a doctor's office." View Profile

Dr. Hassan Kafri, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr Kafri has a genuine personality that clearly shows his compassion and concern for his patients. He is thorough and meticulous when it comes to procedures and testing." View Profile

Dr. Dimitri Atanas Sherev, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Dimitri Atanas Sherev, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Mesa, CA and San Francisco, CA(and 10 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Alborz Hassankhani, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
30 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Alborz Hassankhani, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Mesa, CA and La Mesa, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael Smith, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
58 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Great physician, cardiologist and man. He is awesome in his specialty and provides flawless interactions with patients and staff, resulting in optimal outcomes." View Profile

Dr. Ulrika Birgersdotter-Green, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"Dr. Green and her Staff @ Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center – La Jolla are second to no one. She listens and talks to patients in a way they understand." View Profile

Dr. Manish Kumar Wadhwa, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
33 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Manish Kumar Wadhwa, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and Coronado, CA. He has 33 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Richard Alan Schatz, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Dr Schatz operated on me and put in 7 stents. He and his staff were excellent, very knowledgeable answering all of my questions and following up just after the surgery." View Profile

Dr. Elizabeth Kaback, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi

Dr. Gregory Kent Feld, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"In 2010 I had a medical emergency, went into V-tach, that came out of nowhere. The only good thing that happened to me that night was Dr. Feld was in the emergency room." View Profile

Dr. Ali Salami, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
31 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Have been seeing Doctor Ali Salami for 20 plus years. He is the best! Would highly recommend him!" View Profile

Dr. Dennis Lucien Costello, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
54 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"So happy I found him, Dr. Costello was recommend by a friend who said he was the most thural doctor he had ever been to!" View Profile

Dr. Steven Lloyd Higgins, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
47 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Steven Lloyd Higgins, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and Oceanside, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. David Samuel Rubenson, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
53 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Saved my Life" View Profile

Dr. Daniel G Blanchard, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.9 mi
Dr. Daniel G Blanchard, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jacqueline Chang, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
33 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"From the moment I met Dr. Chang a year ago I knew she was the best Pulmonary Specialist I could have seen." View Profile

Dr. John Rogers, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
67 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"A cordial man with a relaxing bedside manner. I feel lucky he was my surgeon. He inserted two pacemakers into me--perfect! I hope I can do a third." View Profile

Dr. Anthony N. Demaria, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"Excellent practice!!" View Profile

Dr. Jan Kulhanek, MD

Interventional Cardiology
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Dr Kulhanek is competent, caring, and reassuring" View Profile

Dr. Filip A Fattohi, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
52 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Takes time explaining your situation and remedies-very personable" View Profile

Dr. Denise Dayle Barnard, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
39 years exp
San Diego, CA1.4 mi
"Dr. Bernard has been my cardiologist for over 20 years. She has always given exceptional care and innovative treatment. I would not be here today without her expertise" View Profile

Dr. Allen Dress Johnson, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
61 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.6 mi
"Finest doctor I have had the pleasure of knowing and literally a life saver, to boot. The best of the best Scripps has to offer." View Profile

Dr. Martin Lorne Charlat, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"A caring and excellent Cardiologist." View Profile

Dr. Stuart William Jamieson, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
55 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr. Jamieson was my cardio thoracic surgeon that performed a complex surgery Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy, which saved my life and gave me back a quality of life worth living." View Profile

Dr. George Stuart Mendenhall, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.0 mi
"Great doctor and cares about you and your symptoms" View Profile

Dr. Anna (anya) Narezkina, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Anna (anya) Narezkina, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. She has 20 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Erminia Mimi Guarneri, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr Guarneri is a very thorough and exceptional doctor!" View Profile

Dr. Kiyon Chung, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"I was very impressed with her professionalism , but she down to earth and easy to talk to." View Profile

Dr. Guy Parrish Curtis, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
53 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.0 mi
"Dr. Curtis was on duty at Scripps when I was admitted with a heat attack." View Profile

Dr. Vimal I Nanavati, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
39 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Very friendly and Courteous service by the staff. Brilliant doctor with excellent rapport with patient. Very kind and helpful." View Profile

Dr. David Edward Krummen, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. David Edward Krummen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 27 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ali Reza Hamzei, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Good solid evaluation before the surgery, such as, echo, stress test, wearable monitor etc. etc." View Profile

Dr. James Gray, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
18 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. James Gray, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in La Jolla, CA. He has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Brant Chinzen Liu, MD

Internal Medicine
30 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"I had persistent AFIB for about a year and treated it with 300 mgs of ditiazem and 2 blood thinners a day." View Profile

Dr. Douglas Triffon, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
47 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.8 mi
Dr. Douglas Triffon, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 47 years of experience. His specialties include Cardiovascular Disease. View Profile

Dr. Andrea Natale, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi

Dr. Norberto Silvio Waisman, MD

Internal Medicine
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Dr. Waisman has been treating my father's heart condition for years and I am certain he has saved his life several times." View Profile

Dr. Eric David Adler, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Eric David Adler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 26 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Gary Ma, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Gary Ma, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 10 years of experience. His specialties include Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiologist. View Profile

Dr. Evan Muse, MD, PhD

Cardiovascular Disease
18 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"This man saved my life and I am forever grateful. He is the best cardiologist!!!" View Profile

What is a Cardiologist and How Can They Help You?

A cardiovascular specialist diagnoses and treats disorders affecting cardiac function and vascular health. These physicians focus on preventing, identifying, and managing conditions that compromise heart and circulatory system integrity.

After medical school, cardiologists complete a three-year internal medicine residency followed by a three-year cardiovascular disease fellowship. Additional subspecialty training is available in interventional procedures, cardiac electrophysiology, or advanced heart failure management.

A Cardiologist's clinical activities include:

  • Specializes in cardiac muscle, vascular structures, and circulatory function
  • Conducts clinical assessments, interprets cardiac diagnostic studies (electrocardiography, echocardiography, exercise tolerance testing), and performs invasive cardiac procedures
  • Treats coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiac rhythm disorders, valvular pathology, and elevated blood pressure
  • Employs pharmacotherapy, catheter-based interventions, cardiac device implantation, and preventive lifestyle strategies
  • Also recognized as: cardiovascular specialist, cardiac physician, interventional specialist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Cardiologist in La Jolla who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Cardiologists in La Jolla who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Cardiologists in La Jolla who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Cardiologists providing telehealth services in La Jolla. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Cardiologists in La Jolla?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Cardiologists, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Cardiologist in La Jolla?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in La Jolla. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Cardiologists in La Jolla have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in La Jolla. This helps you find a Cardiologist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Cardiologists in La Jolla without calling?
Search for Cardiologists who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Cardiologist in La Jolla with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Cardiologists in La Jolla. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Cardiologist in La Jolla?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Cardiologist.
How can I locate a Cardiologist in La Jolla who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Cardiologists. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Cardiologist in La Jolla who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Cardiologists practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Cardiologists who work there.

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