Summary

Dr. Rhonda Lappen specializes in cardiovascular disease and pediatrics, bringing together her expertise in heart conditions with comprehensive care for children. 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 medical experience, Dr. Lappen has developed deep expertise in treating complex heart conditions in young patients. She is fluent in Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, and English.

Dr. Lappen practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Los Gatos, Capitola, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Palo Alto, and Watsonville, with her primary affiliation at Good Samaritan Hospital. She focuses on treating congenital heart disease, heart rhythm problems, and holes in the heart that children are born with. Her procedures include specialized heart tests like stress tests using medication, ultrasounds of the heart, and heart rhythm monitoring. Patients rate her highly, giving her an average score of 4.8 out of 5.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 50 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, English
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 8 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Rhonda Susan Lappen has 8 locations

Pediatric Cardiology Associates

14651 S Bascom Ave Ste 112Los Gatos, CA 95032
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

Dr. Rhonda Susan Lappen

824 Bay Ave Ste 70Capitola, CA 95010

Dominican Hospital

1555 Soquel DrSanta Cruz, CA 95065

Oconnor Hospital

2105 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128

Good Samaritan Hospital

2425 Samaritan DrSan Jose, CA 95124

Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford

725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304

Watsonville Community Hospital

75 Nielson StWatsonville, CA 95076

El Camino Health Los Gatos Hospital

815 Pollard RdLos Gatos, CA 95032

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.8 
50 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, English Speaks English
Los Gatos , CAStanford , CAStanford , CAStanford , CA
Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: New York University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rhonda Susan Lappen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Family Health Network
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rhonda Susan Lappen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rhonda Susan Lappen has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Medical School

Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern CaliforniaGraduated in 1976

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Rhonda Lappen speak?
Dr. Rhonda Lappen speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, and English.
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Does Dr. Rhonda Lappen accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Rhonda Lappen affiliated with?
Dr. Rhonda Lappen is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital.

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