The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors near Palo Alto, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Aortic Dissection near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 52 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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73 providers found
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Valvular Heart Disease Clinic

    300 Pasteur Dr Fl 3, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Liang is a Cardiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Liang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Ste H2157, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ingela Schnittger is a Cardiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Schnittger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia

    2900 Whipple Ave Ste 140, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Fischbein is a Thoracic Surgeon in Redwood City, California. Dr. Fischbein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mirela Tuzovic is a Cardiologist in Palo Alto,, California. Dr. Tuzovic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly, Arachnodactyly, Marfan Syndrome, and Char Syndrome.

    Michael Salerno
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Michael Salerno is a cardiologist who cares for hospitalized patients with heart disease. He specializes in heart imaging, including echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart), cardiovascular MRI and CT, and nuclear cardiology (procedures to assess heart function using small amounts of radioactive materials that appear on the images). In his research, Salerno's goal is to develop imaging techniques that improve heart disease diagnosis and treatment. His work has included designing new MRI techniques to quantify heart blood flow, myocardial fibrosis (scarring of the heart muscle) and heart function. He also studies cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure and cardiomyopathy. Salerno earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia, where he also completed a doctorate in biomedical engineering and a master's degree in statistics. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Stanford University. He completed a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Duke University and a fellowship in advanced cardiovascular imaging at the University of Virginia. Dr. Salerno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Hypertension, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Cardiac Ablation.

    Hadas Shiran
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Palo Alto - 87 Encina Building (LeVett Building)

    87 Encina Avenue, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hadas Shiran is a Cardiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Shiran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Brugada Syndrome, Short QT Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Shiran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Y Joseph is a Thoracic Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Joseph is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Spin is a Cardiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Spin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford,, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Yang is a Cardiologist in Stanford,, California. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford,, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Koen Nieman is a Cardiologist in Stanford,, California. Dr. Nieman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Stable Angina, Angina, Heart Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford,, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Leeper is a Cardiologist in Stanford,, California. Dr. Leeper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford,, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Lui is a Cardiologist in Stanford,, California. Dr. Lui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Heart Transplant.

    Karen Friday
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford,, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Friday is a Cardiologist in Stanford,, California. Dr. Friday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS).

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christiane Haeffele is a Cardiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Haeffele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Transplant, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eleanor Levin is a Cardiologist in Palo Alto,, California. Dr. Levin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, and Ectopic Heartbeat.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Woo is a Cardiologist in Palo Alto,, California. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Situs Inversus, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Short QT Syndrome.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford,, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajesh Dash is a Cardiologist in Stanford,, California. Dr. Dash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, and Brugada Syndrome.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford,, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abha Khandelwal is a Cardiologist in Stanford,, California. Dr. Khandelwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), His Bundle Tachycardia, Tubal Ligation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford,, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Knowles is a Cardiologist in Stanford,, California. Dr. Knowles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Heart Transplant, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford,, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Risheen Reejhsinghani is a Cardiologist in Stanford,, California. Dr. Reejhsinghani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), His Bundle Tachycardia, and Atrial Tachycardia.

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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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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