Dr. Joel A. Lardizabal

Whether addressing acute symptoms or managing chronic concerns, Coastal Cardiology physicians acknowledge each patient's leadership in identifying their healthcare goals. We believe our ability to provide exemplary care is strengthened when we work in collaboration with the patient, their family members and other healthcare providers. We demonstrate our respect and compassion by committing to continuous improvement, through constant education, ongoing training and frequent feedback. Dr. Bocchicchio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmias, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Alex Harrison, MD, FACC is a board certified cardiologist serving the community of Santa Maria as well as offering noninvasive outpatient cardiovascular imaging services at C4 Imaging. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and Medical Doctorate degrees from the University of California, San Diego. He then completed internal medicine training with Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego and cardiovascular fellowship training at the University of California, Irvine. He performs angiograms and implants pacemakers and defibrillators. Additionally, he has clinical and research expertise in the cutting edge field of cardiovascular imaging including appropriate use and interpretation of cardiac CT angiography and cardiac MRI studies. He founded Santa Marias first outpatient cardiac nuclear myocardial perfusion program and is the Director of Central Coast Comprehensive Cardiovascular (C4) Imaging. He was named in 2011 and currently acts as the Director of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Department at Marian Regional Medical Center. He was elected by his peers to serve as the Chief of Cardiology at Marian Regional Medical Center for 2012 and 2013. Dr. Harrison is fluent in both English and Spanish; his services are available to adult cardiovascular patients. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Aortic Regurgitation, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Mark Sada joined our group in 1997. He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and received his MD from the University of California at Irvine in 1989. Dr. Sada’s additional training was at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Dr. Sada is board certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology. His areas of interest include catheter-based treatment of coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease as well as carotid stenting, implantation of pacemakers, cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy. His hobbies include tennis and skiing.Learn More. Dr. Sada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).