Summary

Dr. George Grifka is a cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease who earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He completed his residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and brings nearly five decades of experience to his cardiovascular practice. Dr. Grifka is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Grifka practices at several locations throughout Santa Monica, California, including affiliations with UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and Providence Saint Johns Health Center. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease and heart conditions that affect blood flow to the heart muscle. His expertise includes performing heart imaging tests like echocardiograms and electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 49 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. George Herbert Grifka has 3 locations

Metropolitan Heart Associates

2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 670WSanta Monica, CA 90404
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

Providence Saint Johns Health Center

2121 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.5 
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49 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Taiwanese, Mandarin Speaks English, Hindi
Santa Monica , CAEncino , CATorrance , CAWinter Park , FL
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. George Herbert Grifka

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. George Herbert Grifka has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. George Herbert Grifka has the following 14 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cedars Sinai Medical Center

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 1977

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Dr. George Grifka's office is located at 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 670W, Santa Monica, CA, 90404.

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