Summary

Dr. Babak Azarbal is a cardiovascular disease specialist who brings over three decades of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Azarbal pursued advanced fellowship training in both general cardiology and interventional cardiology at UCLA, establishing expertise in complex heart procedures. He maintains board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks Spanish, Farsi, and English.

Dr. Azarbal practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center with locations at the Smidt Heart Institute in Los Angeles and the Cedars-Sinai California Heart Center in Beverly Hills. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and focuses particularly on heart conditions affecting women. His procedural expertise includes cardiac catheterization and coronary angiograms to diagnose and treat blocked arteries. Patients rate him 4.0 out of 5 stars on average for his cardiovascular care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 32 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Farsi, English
  • UCLA - Cardiology
  • 21 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Babak Azarbal has 2 locations

Smidt Heart Institute

127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600Los Angeles, CA 90048
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Cedars-Sinai California Heart Center

8670 Wilshire Blvd Fl 2Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.6 
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32 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Farsi, English Speaks English, Taiwanese, Mandarin Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi
Los Angeles , CATorrance , CAEncino , CAWinter Park , FL
Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Babak Azarbal

  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Positive Health Care
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Babak Azarbal has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Babak Azarbal has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Percutaneous Arterial Septic Defect (ASD) Closure
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

UCLA - Cardiology2006
UCLA - Interventional Cardiology2005

Residency

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center- Internal Medicine2002
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center- Internal Medicine2001

Medical School

Tulane University School of MedicineGraduated in 1998
Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences (Education)Graduated in 1994

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Dr. Babak Azarbal is affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

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