The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors Near Me in Pasadena, CA

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The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors near Pasadena, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 754 doctor with experience in Apoplexy near Pasadena, CA. Of these, 597 are Experienced, 137 are Advanced and 20 are Distinguished.

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    Amir S. Rafie
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    Amir Sadrzadeh Rafie, MD Private Practice

    500 N Central Ave, Ste 800, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Amir H. Sadrzadeh Rafie (Amir Rafie) is the Director of Chest Pain Center at Adventist Health Glendale and an Interventional Cardiologist at Glendale Heart Institute Medical Group, Inc. Dr. Rafie is board certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. He has a long standing interest in all aspects of cardiovascular disease and is dedicated to serving the needs of his patients with a focus on the evaluation and management of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, structural heart disease, heart failure, and peripheral vascular disease.Dr. Rafie obtained his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He then pursued his research interest in cardiovascular disease at Stanford University Medical Center where he had the unique and extremely rewarding experience of working in the laboratory with world renowned leaders in the fields of stem cell therapy, exercise stress testing and vascular medicine. He went on to complete his Internal Medicine residency at Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale School of Medicine. After residency, Dr. Rafie completed his Cardiology fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. He subsequently pursued further specialty training in Interventional Cardiology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).In additional to numerous publications in notable peer-reviewed journals and presenting his research at national and international conferences, Dr. Rafie has co-authored a book chapter on transradial approach in structural heart disease.Dr. Rafie is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale, Glendale Memorial Hospital and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. He is fluent in Farsi.To cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always. Dr. Rafie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Necrosis, Angina, Angioplasty, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Onkarjit S. Marwah
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    Onkarjit S. Marwah, MD Private Practice

    660 W Broadway, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Marwah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Necrosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery

    Southern California Neurosurgical Associates

    630 S Raymond Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Ross is a Neurosurgery provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Ross has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Delirium, Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Southern California Heart Specialists

    55 E California Blvd #300, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andreas Mauer is an Internal Medicine provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Mauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Southern California Heart Specialists

    55 E California Blvd #300, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Giesler is a Cardiologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Giesler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Southern California Heart Specialists

    55 E California Blvd #300, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristal Young is a Cardiologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Atrial Fibrillation, and Fainting.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    California Cardiovascular Care Medical Group Inc.

    3235 E Colorado Blvd Ste 201, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Hovsepian is a Cardiologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Hovsepian has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    St. Gregory Heart And Vascular Center Inc.

    1560 E Chevy Chase Dr Ste 400, 
    Glendale,, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarkis Kiramijyan is an Interventional Cardiologist in Glendale,, California. Dr. Kiramijyan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Bruce B. Bagheri
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Bruce B. Bagheri, MD Private Practice

    Glendale, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    To treat all of my patients as I would treat a member of my family; with honesty, enthusiasm and compassion. To provide the best medical care possible. To provide friendly service. We will go the distance for our patients. Dr. Bagheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Jivan Melikian
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Jivan Melikian, MD Private Practice

    1530 E Chevy Chase Dr, Ste 206, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Melikian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Foothill Cardiology Medical Group Inc

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 215, 
    Pasadena,, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Conrad is a Cardiologist in Pasadena,, California. Dr. Conrad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Vasoconstriction, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Healthy Living Medical Inc.

    301 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 404, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Jacobi is a Cardiologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Jacobi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Foothill Cardiology Medical Group Inc

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 215, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Bansal is a Cardiologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, COVID-19, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Osteotomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Southern California Heart Specialists

    55 E California Blvd Fl 3, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Maher is a Cardiologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Maher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Fluid Laboratories

    2275 Huntington Dr, 
    San Marino, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Madera is a Cardiologist in San Marino, California. Dr. Madera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Graidukel Med Inc.

    2750 E Washington Blvd Ste 370, 
    Pasadena,, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iduama Kelly is a Cardiologist in Pasadena,, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Comprehensive Cardiovascular Specialists A Medical Corp.

    220 S 1st St, 
    Alhambra,, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lee is a Cardiologist in Alhambra,, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Arrhythmias, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Vahe Badalian MD Inc.

    1530 E Chevy Chase Dr Ste 201, 
    Glendale,, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vahe Badalian is a Cardiologist in Glendale,, California. Dr. Badalian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Heart And Vascular Institute Adventist Health Glendale

    1500 E Chevy Chase Dr Ste 201, 
    Glendale,, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hed Ahmadpour is a Cardiologist in Glendale,, California. Dr. Ahmadpour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Heartbeat Cardiovascular Medical Group

    1577 E Chevy Chase Dr Ste 260, 
    Glendale,, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vicken Zeitjian is an Interventional Cardiologist in Glendale,, California. Dr. Zeitjian has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Apoplexy?

    Apoplexy is bleeding into an organ or loss of blood flow to an organ. For example,

    • Adrenal apoplexy -- bleeding into the adrenal glands
    • Pituitary apoplexy -- bleeding into the pituitary gland

    Apoplexy most often refers to stroke symptoms that occur suddenly. Such symptoms occur due to bleeding into the brain. It can also occur by a blood clot in a brain blood vessel. Conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage or stroke are sometimes called apoplexy.

    Functional apoplexy is when a person appears to be having stroke-like symptoms. However, there is no brain defect.

    When should I see an Apoplexy doctor near Pasadena, 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 Apoplexy doctor near Pasadena, 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 Apoplexy doctors near Pasadena, 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 Apoplexy doctors near Pasadena, 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 Apoplexy doctor near Pasadena, 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 Apoplexy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy doctor near Pasadena, 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 Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy doctors near Pasadena, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Apoplexy 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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