The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors Near Me in Walnut Creek,, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Aortic Dissection near Walnut Creek,, CA. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Office

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 220B, 
    Walnut Creek,, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Benn is a Cardiologist in Walnut Creek,, California. Dr. Benn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Office

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 220B, 
    Walnut Creek,, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hennessey Tseng is a Cardiologist in Walnut Creek,, California. Dr. Tseng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, Atrial Fibrillation, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Office

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 300, 
    Walnut Creek,, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Arnold is a Cardiologist in Walnut Creek,, California. Dr. Arnold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology

    Kidney Transplant At Walnut Creek

    1450 Treat Blvd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Chang is an Interventional Cardiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohan Narayanan is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Narayanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Alien Hand Syndrome, Morning Sickness, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    University Healthcare Alliance

    106 La Casa Via Ste 140, 
    Walnut Creek,, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Brown is a Cardiologist in Walnut Creek,, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Angina, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Office

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 220B, 
    Walnut Creek,, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Perkin Shiu is a Cardiologist in Walnut Creek,, California. Dr. Shiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    Baldomero De Leon M.D. Inc.

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 201, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Baldomero Deleon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Deleon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | Radiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | Radiology | Cardiology

    Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center - Vascular Surgery

    1515 Newell Ave, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sung Cho is a Radiologist and a Vascular Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    John Muir Physician Network

    1450 Treat Blvd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Xiaoqian Zhang is a Cardiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Fainting.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Mt Diablo Surgery Center

    2222 East St, 
    Concord, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Faizul Haque is a Cardiologist in Concord, California. Dr. Haque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, High Cholesterol, and Cardiomyopathy.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    John Muir Physician Network

    2485 High School Ave Ste 100, 
    Concord, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Mcwhirter is a Cardiologist in Concord, California. Dr. Mcwhirter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    John Muir Physician Network

    2485 High School Ave Ste 100, 
    Concord, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wayland Lim is a Cardiologist in Concord, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    John Muir Physician Network

    2485 High School Ave Ste 100, 
    Concord,, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Chen is a Cardiologist in Concord,, California. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Splenic Infarction, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

    John H. Chiu
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology

    365 Hawthorne Avenue Care Center

    365 Hawthorne Avenue, Suites 201, 203, And 301, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Chiu is an Interventional Cardiologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Chiu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1320 El Capitan Dr Ste 120, 
    Danville, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tanveer Khan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Danville, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    East Bay Cardiovascular And Thoracic Associates

    1320 El Capitan Dr, Ste 120, 
    Danville, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramesh Veeragandham is a Vascular Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Danville, California. Dr. Veeragandham 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, Mitral Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Russell D. Stanten
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    3300 Webster St., Suite 500, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Russell Stanten is a Thoracic Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Stanten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Stanten is currently accepting new patients.

    Junaid H. Khan
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    3300 Webster St., Suite 500, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Junaid Khan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Lung Nodules, Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    James Lai
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology

    365 Hawthorne Avenue Care Center

    365 Hawthorne Avenue, Suites 201, 203, And 301, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lai is an Interventional Cardiologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Walnut Creek,, 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 Walnut Creek,, 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 Walnut Creek,, 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 Walnut Creek,, 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 Walnut Creek,, 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 Walnut Creek,, 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 Walnut Creek,, 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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