Summary

Dr. Lawrence Santora specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing five decades of experience to heart and vascular care. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, and completed his internal medicine residency training at University of California Irvine in 1981, along with additional residency work at USC Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Santora holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English.

Dr. Santora practices at AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center and sees patients in Orange, California. His expertise includes treating high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and heart conditions specifically affecting women. He performs diagnostic heart tests including electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and stress tests using dobutamine to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Santora 4.4 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 50 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Orange County Heart Institute - Orange

1140 W La Veta Ave Ste 640Orange, CA 92868

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineCardiovascular Disease
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4.4 
50 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi
Orange , CAWinter Park , FLEl Monte , CABaldwin Park , CA
Med School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lawrence Joseph Santora

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • America's 1st Choice
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • EHP Significa - PPO
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • University of Maryland Health Partners
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Lawrence Joseph Santora has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Lawrence Joseph Santora has the following 14 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

Lawrence Joseph Santora holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Internal Medicine, University Of California Irvine in 1981, and University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA in 1979.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny in 1976.

NPI Number

Lawrence Joseph Santora's NPI number is 1982635645.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Lawrence Santora affiliated with?
Lawrence Santora is affiliated with Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center.
Does Lawrence Santora accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Lawrence Santora accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Lawrence Santora speak?
Lawrence Santora speaks English.
Does Lawrence Santora accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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