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    MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Aortic Dissection near Laguna Hills, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    22 providers found
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

      South Orange County Surgical Medical Group Inc

      24411 Health Ctr Dr, Suite 350, 
      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wang Teng is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Teng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiology

      Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group

      24022 Calle De La Plata Ste 500, 
      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Allen Kuo is a Cardiologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, and Angina.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Thoracic Surgery

      Orange County Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons-Mission Viejo

      26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 226, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sevak Darbinian is a Thoracic Surgeon in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Darbinian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection

      Mission Heritage Mission Viejo-Cardiology Suite 120

      26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 120, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arthur Loussararian is a Cardiologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Loussararian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Arterial Embolism.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Absalom Hepner is a Cardiologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Hepner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina. Dr. Hepner is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Aortic Dissection
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Aortic Dissection
      Thoracic Surgery

      Colin I Joyo, MD

      24411 Health Center Dr Ste 520, 
      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Colin Joyo is a Thoracic Surgeon in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Joyo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

      Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
      Thoracic Surgery

      Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

      1 Hoag Dr, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anthony Caffarelli is a Thoracic Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Caffarelli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Thoracic Surgery

      Asad A Shah, MD

      24411 Health Center Dr Ste 520, 
      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Asad Shah is a Thoracic Surgeon in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Thoracic Surgery

      Timothy M Lee, MD

      24411 Health Center Dr Ste 520, 
      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Timothy Lee is a Thoracic Surgeon in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection

      Kaiser Permanente Alton/Sand Canyon Medical Offices

      6650 Alton Pkwy, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Park is a Cardiologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Fainting. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

      Farhad Nassiri
      Internal Medicine
      Internal Medicine

      Afshar Medical Group

      62 Corporate Park Ste 200, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (10.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Farhad Nassiri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Asthma, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Cheng-han Chen
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Interventional Cardiology

      Pacific Cardiovascular Associates

      3070 Bristol Street Ste 190, 
      Costa Mesa, CA 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cheng-han Chen is an Interventional Cardiologist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced 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. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Aortic Dissection
      Advanced in Aortic Dissection

      Newport Heart Medical Group Inc.

      415 Old Newport Blvd Ste 200, 
      Newport Beach,, CA 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Desmond Levin is a Cardiologist in Newport Beach,, California. Dr. Levin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Family Medicine

      Newport Mesa Medical Group Inc.

      275 Victoria St Ste 1E, 
      Costa Mesa, CA 
       (13.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abdul Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection

      Newport Heart Medical Group Inc.

      415 Old Newport Blvd Ste 200, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Bruss is a Cardiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Bruss has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection

      Newport Heart Medical Group Inc.

      415 Old Newport Blvd Ste 200, 
      Newport Beach,, CA 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Carey O'bryan is a Cardiologist in Newport Beach,, California. Dr. O'bryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection

      Office

      520 Superior Ave Ste 330, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Benvenuti is a Cardiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Benvenuti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, and Bidirectional Tachycardia.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection

      Newport Heart Medical Group Inc.

      415 Old Newport Blvd Ste 200, 
      Newport Beach,, CA 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Haskell is a Cardiologist in Newport Beach,, California. Dr. Haskell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

      Newport Heart Medical Group Inc

      415 Old Newport Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (13.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Panutich is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Panutich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Vascular Surgery
      447 Old Newport Blvd, Ste 210, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (13.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Lindsay is a Vascular Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Lindsay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Arterial Embolism, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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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