The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 89 doctor with experience in Aortic Dissection near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 76 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raymond Lee is a Thoracic Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lee has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Murray Kwon is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kwon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

    Tamara Horwich
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 630W, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tamara Horwich is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Horwich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, and Heart Transplant.

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    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 280W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Wright is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 280W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Pelikan is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Pelikan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Pelikan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Office

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Mazar is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Mazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    UCLA Cardiovascular Center (Westwood) Santa Monica

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 220, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Daneshvar is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Daneshvar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Honda is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Honda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiac Ablation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Office

    100 Medical Plz W Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Holly Middlekauff is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Middlekauff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Coronary Heart Disease, Fainting, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamran Shamsa is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shamsa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Office

    100 Medical Plz E Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Wang is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.

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

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite 526, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Rowe is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rowe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    200 Ucla Medical Plz Ste 526, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Quinones-Baldrich is a Vascular Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Quinones-Baldrich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    8631 West 3rd Street, Suite 615E, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Allan Tulloch is a Vascular Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tulloch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Tulloch is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Azizzadeh-Fard is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Azizzadeh-Fard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Electrophysiology Program

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aamir Shah is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Cedars-Sinai Cardiology Medical Group-Los Angeles

    8631 W 3rd St Ste 635 Ofc East, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suhail Dohad is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Dohad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Peripheral Artery Disease, Angioplasty, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Family Medicine
    1821 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wakana Saeki is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Saeki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Aortic Dissection, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.

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

    St John's Cardiothoracic Outpatient Clinic

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharo Raissi is a Thoracic Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Raissi 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, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    University Vascular Associates Inc

    1082 Glendon Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shihyau Huang is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Idiopathic Edema, Varicose Veins, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

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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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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