Summary

Dr. Farshad Raissi specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing 28 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and holds an additional Master of Public Health degree. His extensive background in heart care allows him to address complex cardiovascular conditions with expertise developed over nearly three decades. Dr. Raissi is fluent in both Farsi and English, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Raissi practices at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, California, while maintaining affiliations with Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center. He focuses on treating irregular heart rhythms, including AFib and various arrhythmia conditions. His expertise extends to specialized procedures such as electrocardiograms and contrast echocardiography for comprehensive heart monitoring. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 28 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Farsi, English
  • Tehran University Of Medical Sciences
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

2131 3RD AVESAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks Farsi, English Speaks English, Polish Speaks English, Hindi
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Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Universidad De Chile
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Farshad Raissi

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CalOptima
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Farshad Raissi has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Farshad Raissi has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Farshad Raissi holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Tehran University Of Medical Sciences in 1998.

NPI Number

Farshad Raissi's NPI number is 1124295027.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Farshad Raissi accept my insurance?
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What languages does Farshad Raissi speak?
Farshad Raissi speaks Farsi and English.
Where is Farshad Raissi's office located?
Farshad Raissi's office is located at 2131 3RD AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92101.
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