The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors Near Me in Escondido, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 838 doctor with experience in Aortic Dissection near Escondido, CA. Of these, 721 are Experienced, 96 are Advanced, 15 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia

    2900 Whipple Ave Ste 140, 
    Redwood City, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Fischbein is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Fischbein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1520 San Pablo Street, Suite 4300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fernando Fleischman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fleischman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Fleischman is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology | General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology | General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Care Medical Foundation

    3828 Schaufele Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Khoynezhad is a Cardiologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Khoynezhad is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Cardiac Ablation, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Khoynezhad is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

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    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1520 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sukgu Han is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Han is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aneurysm Repair, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    Modesto Medical Center

    3800 Dale Road, 
    Modesto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harleen Sandhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Paraplegia, Cerebral Hypoxia, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Family Medicine
    22716 Mountain Laurel Way, 
    Diamond Bar, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yuan Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Diamond Bar, California. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. She is also highly rated in 117 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Arthritis, Lung Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9400 Campus Point Dr Fl 2, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahmoud Malas is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Malas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Barleben is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Barleben is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 200, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Rodriguez is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery Vascular Surgery. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Patel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Necrosis, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Orange County Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Center Inc.

    11190 Warner Ave Ste 408, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Pisimisis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Pisimisis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Office

    181 E 7th Ave, 
    Chico,, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shailesh Nandish is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chico,, California. Dr. Nandish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Insufficiency, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Nandish is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage,, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Choe is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage,, California. Dr. Choe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Choe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Rubin is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Fremont Medical Center

    39400 Paseo Padre Parkway, 2nd Floor, 
    Fremont, CA 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Farah Mohammad is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Fremont, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Mohammad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Mohammad is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hoag Clinic

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Caffarelli is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Caffarelli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Caffarelli is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Caffarelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    WHHS/ UCSF Cardiothoracic Surgery

    39141 Civic Center Dr Ste 335, 
    Fremont, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teng Lee is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1520 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fred Weaver is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Weaver is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Lee is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Valvular Heart Disease Clinic

    300 Pasteur Dr Fl 3, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Liang is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Liang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Marfan Syndrome, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Liang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Aortic Dissection?

    Aortic dissection is a serious condition in which there is a tear in the wall of the major artery carrying blood out of the heart (aorta). As the tear extends along the wall of the aorta, blood can flow in between the layers of the blood vessel wall (dissection). This can lead to aortic rupture or decreased blood flow (ischemia) to organs.

    When should I see an Aortic Dissection doctor near Escondido, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Aortic Dissection doctor near Escondido, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Aortic Dissection doctors near Escondido, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Aortic Dissection doctors near Escondido, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Aortic Dissection doctor near Escondido, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Dissection doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Aortic Dissection doctor near Escondido, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Aortic Dissection doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Aortic Dissection doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Aortic Dissection doctors near Escondido, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Aortic Dissection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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