4.8
5 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Rhonda Lappen is a cardiovascular disease specialist who focuses on pediatric heart conditions. She earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed her residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. With five decades of clinical experience, Dr. Lappen brings extensive expertise to caring for children with heart conditions. She is fluent in English, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Dr. Lappen practices at multiple locations throughout the Bay Area, including Los Gatos, Capitola, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Palo Alto, and Watsonville, with a primary affiliation at Good Samaritan Hospital. She specializes in treating children born with heart defects, including holes in the heart wall and abnormal connections between heart chambers. Her diagnostic expertise includes advanced heart imaging and electrical activity monitoring to assess heart function. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 4.8 out …of 5.
Read More Read less Dr. Lappen practices at multiple locations throughout the Bay Area, including Los Gatos, Capitola, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Palo Alto, and Watsonville, with a primary affiliation at Good Samaritan Hospital. She specializes in treating children born with heart defects, including holes in the heart wall and abnormal connections between heart chambers. Her diagnostic expertise includes advanced heart imaging and electrical activity monitoring to assess heart function. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 4.8 out …of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 50 years of experience
- 39 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- 2 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 8 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Rhonda Susan Lappen has 8 locationsPediatric Cardiology Associates
14651 S Bascom Ave Ste 112Los Gatos, CA 95032 Tel: (408) 448-2817
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford
725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304 Tel: (650) 497-8000
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| Dr. Rhonda Susan Lappen, MD | Dr. Kiran Khush, MD | Dr. William Fearon, MD | Matthew Wheeler, MD |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 50 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Los Gatos , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA |
| Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rhonda Susan Lappen
Medical Specialties
Dr. Rhonda Susan Lappen has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rhonda Susan Lappen has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
50 Years Experience
Dr. Rhonda Susan Lappen holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California in 1976.
NPI Number
Dr. Lappen's NPI number is 1902878036.
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- Dr. Rhonda Lappen's office is located at 14651 S Bascom Ave Ste 112, Los Gatos, CA, 95032.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Rhonda Lappen affiliated with?
- Dr. Rhonda Lappen is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital.
- Does Dr. Rhonda Lappen accept my insurance?
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