Dr. Eric J. Castleman

Dr. Cheng-Han Chen earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in materials science and engineering from MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He received his MD degree from University of San Diego (UCSD) and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His internship, residency and fellowship were completed at UCLA. Dr. Chen went on to complete his interventional cardiology fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center-New York Presbyterian Hospital; There he received additional training on structural heart disease. While at Columbia, Dr. Chen was closely involved in major TAVR clinical trials. Dr. Chen has presented his research at major national and international conferences including AHA, ACC, and TCT, and has authored multiple manuscripts and book chapters on subjects including interventional cardiology and cardiac stem cells. Prior to joining PCA, Dr. Chen was on the faculty at Columbia University Medical Center.Additionally, as a medical device engineer for Medtronic, Dr. Chen played an important role in the development of Endeavor and Resolute drug-eluting coronary stents.He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, and adult echocardiography.Dr. Chen is dedicated to staying at the forefront of medical innovation, pioneering new advancements through cutting-edge research in all aspects of cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Ankush Chhabra is an Interventional Cardiologist in Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Chhabra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. Dr. Chhabra is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Mehrdad Kevin Ariani has been in practice for over 30 years, his excellent bedside manner is highly praised amongst his patients. He is courteous and professional, always willing to listen in a caring and empathetic way. Dr. Ariani’s goal is to provide a comfortable ambiance and caring attitude to safeguard his patient’s health through the continuum of care. He is known for taking his time with patients to make sure he gains the knowledge to not only diagnose but treat and help prevent disease. Dr. Ariani is an empathetic communicator who allows sufficient time and involvement with patients before making decisions about their care. Dr. Ariani takes great interest in outdoor hobbies such as skiing, hiking, and traveling.I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Ariani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.