Overview
Dr. Alves is a native of Portugal and is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. He moved to New Jersey at the age of 15, and soon after attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and two Masters degrees in Bio-mathematic Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. During this time he participated in significant research ranging from the mathematical modeling of human walking to improving genetic algorithms in predicting the secondary structure of proteins. Dr. Alves moved to Texas to pursue his medical degree from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He graduated at the top of his class and earned the distinguished Alpha Omega Alpha award. He then moved back to the east coast to attend the internal medicine internship and residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md. He furthered his training still at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio where he completed a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. During this training period at the Cleveland Clinic, he worked with some of the country's most distinguished electrophysiologists, including Dr. Andrea Natale, Dr. Patrick Tchou, Dr. Walid Saliba, Dr. Ousama Wazni and Dr. Bruce Wilkoff. He also developed an interest in clinical research and published several studies focusing on pacemaker and defibrillator lead extraction methods, focusing on overall safety and success rates. He has authored several research papers and literature on defibrillator implantation and cardiac re-synchronization therapy (CRT). Dr. Alves has joined the Heart Rhythm Specialists of Southern California, where he served as the Director of the Pacemaker and Defibrillator Clinic and was also a Co-Director of the Atrial Fibrillation Center. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Alves is an avid cyclist and can often be found biking to work!Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals.
Dr. Alves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
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Locations
865 Patriot Dr, Ste 201, Moorpark, CA 93021
Sam J. Kalioundji, MD Private Practice
Dr. Sam Kalioundji (pronounced Kal-yoon-gee) was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated in 2001 from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience. He then attended Medical School / Fifth Pathway at New York Medical College / Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. While in medical school, Dr. Kalioundji excelled in his medical coursework and diligently served the indigent with compassion. He graduated in 2007 as a Physician/Surgeon MD.In 2007, Dr. Kalioundji began his medical internship and residency at the University of Southern California. While building on his skills through the medical internship and residency program, he conducted extensive research on antiplatelet therapy and medical compliance. From 2010 to 2013, he completed his cardiology fellowship at USC/LAC.Dr. Kalioundji completed the Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center in 2014. He received sub-specialty training in Interventional Cardiac and Peripheral Interventions with over 1500 cases performed, one of the highest in Southern California. He was nominated by his mentors as a Fellow to the American College of Cardiology (FACC).Dr. Kalioundji is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is board eligible in Interventional Cardiology.Fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic, Dr. Kalioundji enjoys traveling and sharing in experiences of different cultures. He has participated in numerous marathons and triathlons including the LA Marathon 9 times and counting. He is an Eagle Boy Scout and assists in numerous philanthropic causes. He truly believes in a sound mind in a sound body.Dr. Kalioundji is honored to join the practice of Dr. Elias under his esteemed mentorship.Spending quality time with each patient and their family to establish the best possible plan to improve the health of each and every one of his patients. Dr. Kalioundji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.
Kenneth Tam is a Cardiologist in Valencia, California. Dr. Tam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Tam is currently accepting new patients.
Zouheir H Elias, MD Private Practice
Our goal is to assist every patient in achieving optimum health and to maintain wellness. Dr. Elias is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Stable Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- ArrhythmiasDr. Alves isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Alves isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- FaintingDr. Alves isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Alves isAdvanced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Alves isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Alves isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Alves isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Alves isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Alves isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.