The 20 Best Aortic Regurgitation Doctors Near Me in Burien, WA
Find the Top Aortic Regurgitation Experts and Specialists
Swedish Heart & Vascular - Cherry Hill
Dr. Gafoor's passion is the field of structural heart disease. This new and rising field is an innovative way to approach complex heart and valve disease patients without open heart surgery. Whether patients have aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, atrial fibrillation, a prior heart valve that now needs replacement or more - this century has possibilities that were not available even as recently as five years ago. Dr. Gafoor trained in the US as well as abroad, and his goal is to bring patients the best in worldwide care right at their doorsteps. The Structural Heart & Valve Disease team's goal is patient safety and quality of life, and they want to not only add years to each patient's life, but life to each patient's years. Patients are important to Dr. Gafoor - not just for who they are and what they've done, but also for what they plan to do. Not just today, but tomorrow, and for the future after that. Dr. Gafoor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Gafoor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gafoor is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates At St. Anne
Ahmet Toprak, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who offers patient-centered, high level, evidence-based care for adults with cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias, valve disease, peripheral vascular disease and lipid disorders. He holds additional certifications in Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CT).Dr. Toprak strives to actively engage patients in their own care. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Medical Association and American College of Physicians. Dr. Toprak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Short QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Toprak is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Toprak is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates At St. Anne
"Richard Olstein, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with additional fellowship training in interventional cardiology. Dr. Olstein believes in a patient-centered model of care. This is one where the physician-patient relationship is collaborative, and the uniqueness of each patient and their values are acknowledged when a decision or treatment plan is made. It is a relationship that is open, honest and of mutual respect. For Dr. Olstein, the health and wellbeing of his patients is the ""North Star"" that guides all that he does in medicine.Dr. Olstein offers access to comprehensive heart care, close to home for patients in or near Burien, West Seattle, Des Moines, or Vashon Island, including leading-edge heart procedures such as protected percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This innovative procedure makes coronary stenting safer for high-risk patients.Dr. Olstein is a member of the American College of Cardiology.Away from work, he enjoys cooking, hiking, golfing, cycling, traveling and spending time with family.". Dr. Olstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short QT Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Brugada Syndrome, and Heart Attack. Dr. Olstein is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, and Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Olstein is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates At St. Anne
Siri Napan, MD, FACC, is a non-invasive cardiologist with expertise in cardiac imaging and a special interest in preventive cardiology. Dr. Napan is dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based care that is holistic, collaborative, compassionate and patient-centered. She aims to empower patients with the knowledge to make informed health decisions and is honored to contribute to her patients’ well-being.Dr. Napan is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, American Society of Echocardiography and Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.Away from work, Dr. Napan enjoys photography, cycling and longevity medicine. Dr. Napan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Brugada Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Napan is board certified in Level III Cardiovascular MRI Certification, Level III Echocardiography Certification, Certification Board Of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (Level III), National Board Of Echocardiography, Certification Board Of Nuclear Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Napan is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Heart & Vascular - AFib Clinic
Dr. Christopher J. McGann is a practicing Cardiologist (Heart Specialist) in Seattle, WA. Dr. McGann graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1994 and has been in practice for 27 years. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Utah Medical Center. He practices non-invasive cardiology with expertise in advanced cardiac diagnostics and medical treatment of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Mcgann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Mcgann is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Swedish Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Lehr is a perennial Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Lehr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lehr is board certified in Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Lehr is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Heart & Vascular - Cherry Hill
2017 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award Winner. Dr. Demopulos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Arterial Embolism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Demopulos is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Demopulos is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Heart & Vascular - Cherry Hill
Dr. Santanu Biswas is a cardiologist with expertise in cardiac imaging. Dr. Biswas’ guiding practicing philosophy is to provide not only expert care, but also empathetic and compassionate care. His goal is not just to address the patient’s disease at hand but, more importantly, to maximize the patient’s overall function and quality of life. Dr. Biswas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Metabolic Syndrome, and Stable Angina. Dr. Biswas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Biswas is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Heart & Vascular - Cherry Hill
Dr. David Lam is a general cardiologist who specializes in a non-invasive approach to heart health with a focus on prevention, education and risk factor reduction. He has expert training in multiple advanced cardiac imaging techniques for early detection, diagnosis and tailored treatment of heart disease. He strives to integrate individual patient values with state-of-the-art medicine and has access to the full spectrum of adult cardiology care. Dr. Lam is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He has additional cardiac imaging board certifications in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. Dr. Lam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Angina. Dr. Lam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Michael Longo, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in echocardiography, valvular heart disease and preventive cardiology.Dr. Longo enjoys getting to know his patients. He listens to them to understand their concerns and find out what they are interested in doing, then tailors their treatment accordingly. He is able to provide a collaborative approach to patient care that takes into consideration the expertise of other professionals, such as interventional cardiologists and thoracic surgeons, resulting in the right care for the right patient at the right time. He enjoys the fact that, once a diagnosis is made, he is often able to provide treatment that makes patients feel better, and live longer.Dr. Longo was voted one of Seattle's Top Doctors by Seattle Metropolitan magazine in 2009. Dr. Longo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. Dr. Longo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Longo is currently accepting new patients.
Daniel Gottlieb, MD PS
Daniel Gottlieb is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Gottlieb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brugada Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Short QT Syndrome, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Gottlieb is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Ryan is a 2021 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Ryan's goal is to create a care environment that fosters truly informed decisions on the part of the patient and family, both in the decision making phase as well as during the complete recovery period. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Myxoma, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Ryan is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.
John L. Locke Jr. Advanced Cardiac Support Program
In the Advanced Cardiac Support clinic, patients will receive the comprehensive care needed for heart failure treatment. Dr. Mignone and his team have created a comprehensive approach to managing heart failure allowing patients a level of support unique to managing this disease. They aim to be the patient's partner and work together to make a treatment plan that best suits the needs and objectives of each individual patient. Dr. Mignone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Mignone is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mignone is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Youssef is a perennial award winner of the Seattle Met Top Doctor Award. His philosophy of care is to listen to patients and their hearts, empower them in understanding their conditions, and carry them through operations in the most skilled, scientific, and compassionate manner possible. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Youssef is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Youssef is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Roland A. Hernandez is an adult cardiac surgeon practicing at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA. He specializes in routine and complex coronary artery revascularization, and minimally invasive approaches to the aortic valve and ascending aorta. His interests extend to care of heart conditions in the emergency setting including advanced cardiac support for heart failure. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Michigan Medical School where he discovered the love of cardiac surgery. He began his general surgery training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and is a graduate of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate. During his training he also completed a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He was selected to complete his cardiothoracic surgery training at the University of California, Los Angeles under the direction of Dr. Richard Shemin, an internationally renowned leader, expert and innovator in cardiac surgery. The recipient of many clinical and teaching awards, he values the evidence-based practice of surgery and open communication with patients to achieve their treatment goals. Having cared for his own parents through multiple major surgical procedures, he recognizes what it is like to be the loved one of a patient undergoing surgery. He views the practice of cardiac surgery not only as a privilege but also a high responsibility and is humbled to be a member of your care team. In his spare time, he enjoys making friends and family laugh, University of Michigan football, and smoking Central Texas style BBQ brisket. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Hernandez is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Hernandez is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Heart & Vascular - Cherry Hill
Dr. Paul Huang is committed to excellence in providing personalized, compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient service, the most comprehensive expertise available, and access to the most advanced technologies through ongoing research. His treatment strategy targets the disease as well as the predisposing risk factors. Dr. Huang hopes to learn from his patients as much as they learn from him. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Heart & Vascular - Cherry Hill
Dr Gradek strives to educate patients and their family members/significant other regarding their disease or illness and available treatment options. Through individualized, compassionate attention, it is Dr Gradek's goal to provide the highest quality medical care while ensuring a five star patient experience. Dr. Gradek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Gradek is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gradek is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Wayne Hwang, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in consultative cardiology, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, peripheral arterial interventions, interventional cardiology, congestive heart failure, hypertension and functional cardiac stress testing.Dr. Hwang believes it is important to understand the disease process and to put that into the context of what the patient is going through by understanding each patient's story. He practices individualized, evidence-based medicine.Dr. Hwang serves as deputy section chief for Cardiology, and director for both the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Cardiac Wellness Clinic. He also serves as a Graduate Medical Education teaching director, Cardiology division. He was named a Top Doctor by both Seattle (2013, 2014) and Seattle Metropolitan (2014) magazines. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Unstable Angina, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Cardiovascular Disease, Subspecialty In Nuclear Cardiology, Subspecialty In Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Ming Zhang, MD, PhD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist with advanced fellowship training in structural heart disease. In addition to his considerable medical training, he brings research, teaching experience and an extensive patient care history to the treatment of complex cardiac conditions. Dr. Zhang stays up-to-date on treatment options, guidelines and available research therapies, and he takes a team-approach to care. Patient-centric, he treats his patients as he would a friend or family member, with dedication and commitment to personalized care.Dr. Zhang is a member of the American College of Cardiology and The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.Away from work, he enjoys hiking and biking. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Zhang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Cardiovascluar Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Interventional Cardiology And Echocardiography. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates - Auburn
Kevin Y. Zhou, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist with special interest in pacemaker implantation, cardiac catheterization and ultrasound examination of the heart. Dr. Zhou was drawn to medicine by his desire to help people. He treats every patient as if he or she were a member of his own family; with honesty, expertise and compassion.Dr. Zhou is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Medical Association, Washington State Medical Association and King County Medical Society.In his leisure time, Dr. Zhou enjoys hiking, table tennis and reading. Dr. Zhou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Zhou is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zhou is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026



















