Summary

Dr. Richard Axelrod specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing 47 years of experience to their practice. They earned their medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed residency training at UCSF Medical Center. Dr. Axelrod is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing them to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Axelrod practices at multiple locations including Sutter Amador Hospital, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, and the Buhler Specialty Pavilion in Sacramento, California. They focus on treating heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and managing high blood pressure conditions. Richard Axelrod performs diagnostic heart tests including echocardiograms and EKGs to evaluate cardiac function. Patients consistently rate Dr. Axelrod highly, with an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Buhler Specialty Pavilion

2800 L St Ste 300Sacramento, CA 95816
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

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Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Hindi
Sacramento , CAFairfield , CAFairfield , CAWinter Park , FL
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Richard J. Axelrod

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • PreferredOne
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr Richard J. Axelrod has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Richard J. Axelrod has the following 13 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsf Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1979

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr Richard Axelrod speak?
Dr Richard Axelrod speaks Spanish and Chinese.
Is Dr Richard Axelrod accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr Richard Axelrod's office located?
Dr Richard Axelrod's office is located at 2800 L St Ste 300, Sacramento, CA, 95816.
Does Dr Richard Axelrod accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr Richard Axelrod has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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