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    MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Aortic Dissection near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 64 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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      Daniel R. Nathanson
      Advanced in Aortic Dissection
      Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Aortic Dissection
      Vascular Surgery

      Works W/Drs. Marc Levine, Michael Hong And John Long

      1 Daniel Burnham Ct, Ste 205C, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Nathanson completed his General Surgery Residency at Brigham & Woman's Hospital; a teaching hospital of Harvard University Medical School. He is Board Certified in Vascular Surgery and has received extensive training in Vascular & Endovascular Surgery at the Arizona Heart Institute and the University of California, San Francisco.  Dr. Nathanson is the Director of Endovascular Interventions Program at California Pacific Medical Center. His areas of specialized interests are minimally invasive intervention for both arterial and venous disease of the lower extremities, endovascular repair of aortic pathologies of the chest and abdomen and interventions of the aortic arch branches and visceral circulation.Our philosophy is to confirm the diagnosis with minimally invasive techniques.  The goal is to perform the simplest procedure, which will allow our patient to return to full function in the shortest period of time.  We pride ourselves in providing medical treatment and care beyond the initial encounter. Dr. Nathanson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

      Christian Spies
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection

      Van Ness Campus MOB

      1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christian Spies is a Cardiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Spies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Spies is currently accepting new patients.

      Brett C. Sheridan
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Thoracic Surgery

      Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

      1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brett Sheridan is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sheridan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Sheridan is currently accepting new patients.

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      Marc A. Levine
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Vascular Surgery

      San Francisco Vein & Vascular Institute

      1 Daniel Burnham Ct, Ste 205C, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Caring, compassionate, and patient centric care. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

      Nelson Schiller
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection

      Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic

      535 Mission Bay Blvd S, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nelson Schiller is a Cardiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Schiller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Peripheral Artery Disease, and Arterial Insufficiency.

      Eddie Tang
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      San Francisco Cardio-Vascular Surgeons Medical Grp

      1 Shrader St, Ste 600, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

      Advanced in Aortic Dissection
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Aortic Dissection
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      UCSF Division Of Vascular Surgery

      400 Parnassus Ave, Rm 581, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jade Hiramoto is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hiramoto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aneurysm Repair, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Hiramoto is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Vascular Surgery

      Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

      1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hernan Bazan is a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bazan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Bazan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection

      Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

      1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Solomon is a Cardiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Solomon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Marfan Syndrome, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Solomon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection

      Office

      1100 Van Ness Ave Fl 4, 
      San Francisco,, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Rosenblatt is a Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Rosenblatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Necrosis, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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

      Cardiovascular Care And Prevention Center-Golden Gate Practice

      1 Daniel Burnham Ct Ste 260, 
      San Francisco,, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Russell Ching is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Ching is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, and Atherosclerosis.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      General Surgery

      Michael S. Hong, MD Private Practice

      1 Daniel Burnham Ct, Ste 205C, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Hong is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Gangrene, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Pediatrics | Cardiology
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Pediatrics | Cardiology

      San Francisco Medical Center

      2238 Geary Blvd, 8th Floor, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alison Meadows is a Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Meadows is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Coarctation of the Aorta, Isthmian Coarctation, and Truncus Arteriosus. Dr. Meadows is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiology

      Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center - Cardiology

      2238 Geary Blvd, 8th Floor, 
      San Francisco,, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sahar Naderi is a Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Naderi has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Naderi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection

      Ucsf

      1001 Potrero Ave, 
      San Francisco,, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Priscilla Hsue is a Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Hsue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiology

      Ucsf

      1001 Potrero Ave, 
      San Francisco,, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mary Gray is a Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pediatric Myocarditis, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiology

      Heart Valve Disease Clinic

      535 Mission Bay Blvd S, 
      San Francisco,, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Atif Qasim is a Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Qasim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Atherosclerosis, Endomyocardial Fibrosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angioplasty.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiology

      University Of California SFGH Medical Group

      1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 5, 
      San Francisco,, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jaya Mallidi is a Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Mallidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Sengers Syndrome, Heart Failure, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Cardiology

      Congenital Heart Disease (Fontan) Liver Clinic

      1825 4th St, 
      San Francisco,, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ian Harris is a Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Fabry Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Aortic Dissection
      Experienced in Aortic Dissection

      Cardiovascular Care And Prevention Center At Parnassus

      400 Parnassus Ave Ste 501, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Crawford is a Cardiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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