Summary

Dr. Rachel Mccandless specializes in cardiovascular disease and pediatrics, bringing together her expertise in heart conditions with specialized care for children. She earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and has been practicing for 22 years. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive cardiac care specifically tailored to pediatric patients.

Dr. Mccandless practices at several prestigious medical centers in San Diego and La Jolla, including Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. She focuses on treating complex heart conditions such as congenital heart disease, atrial septal defects, and patent foramen ovale. Her procedural expertise includes performing dobutamine stress echocardiograms, doppler echocardiograms, and fetal echocardiograms. Patients consistently rate her highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 22 years of experience
  • Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Rachel Thompson Mccandless has 4 locations

Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego

3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123

Scripps Green Hospital

10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

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Dr. Rachel Thompson Mccandless, MDMariusz Witold Wysoczanski, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MDDr. Rouben V Aftandelians
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseasePediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
22 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 65 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Polish Speaks English, Hindi
San Diego , CANational City , CAWinter Park , FLLa Jolla , CA
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Rachel Thompson Mccandless has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rachel Thompson Mccandless has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Dr. Rachel Thompson Mccandless 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 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Dr. Mccandless' NPI number is 1487821815.

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Where is Dr. Rachel Thompson Mccandless's office located?
Dr. Rachel Thompson Mccandless's office is located at 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA, 92123.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rachel Thompson Mccandless affiliated with?
Dr. Rachel Thompson Mccandless is affiliated with Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego, University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
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