The 20 Best Arteriovenous Malformation Doctors Near Me in Mission Viejo, CA

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The 20 Best Arteriovenous Malformation Doctors near Mission Viejo, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Arteriovenous Malformation near Mission Viejo, CA. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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33 providers found
    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 541, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikas Rao is a Neurosurgery provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hwang is a Neurosurgery provider in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Arteriovenous Malformation?

    Common conditions include: Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)

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    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    24422 Avenida De La Carlota Ste 275, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Desmond Sjauwfoekloy is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Sjauwfoekloy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Atypical Pneumonia, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 541, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Asterios Tsimpas is a Neurosurgery provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Tsimpas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Tsimpas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chiedozie Nwagwu is a Neurosurgery provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Nwagwu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Nwagwu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Allied Imaging Providers

    24301 Paseo De Valencia Ste 100, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seyed Shahrokni is a Radiologist in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Shahrokni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Vertigo, Thyroid Nodule, and Cervical Myelopathy.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurology

    Mission Heritage Mission Viejo-Neurology

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 385, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joey Gee is a Neurologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Gee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Delirium, Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology

    Shahram Javaheri MD Inc

    26691 Plaza, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahram Javaheri is a Gastroenterologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Javaheri has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Robert J Jackson MD Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Jackson is a Neurosurgery provider in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Jackson has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurology

    Dean A Le MD Phd

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dean Le is a Neurologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Le has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Hydrocephalus, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Kiet Loc. APC

    24012 Calle De La Plata Ste 150, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Choan is a Neurologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Choan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine, Cluster Headache, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Michael W Shen MD Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shen is a Neurologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Shen has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Richmond is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Richmond has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sciatica, Insomnia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Richmond is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Jamal is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jamal has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    16300 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 614, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vivek Mehta is a Neurosurgery provider in Irvine, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology
    17400 Irvine Boulevard, Suite F, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Khaldoun Debian is a Gastroenterologist in Tustin, California. Dr. Debian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Debian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Optumcare Medical Group

    11 Technology Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mojtaba Sabahi is a primary care provider, practicing in Cardiologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Sabahi has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sabahi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology

    Lance Uradomo, M.D., M.P.H.

    Irvine, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lance Uradomo is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Uradomo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology

    Odyssey ASC Endoscopy Center

    22 Odyssey Ste 175, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jun-ichi Ohara is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Ohara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, and Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Arteriovenous Malformation?

    An arteriovenous malformation occurs when arteries and veins develop in ways that form a tangle. The tangled arteries and veins of arteriovenous malformations also form abnormal connections between them that impair normal blood flow and oxygenation to surrounding tissues. Arteriovenous malformations most commonly form in the brain or spinal cord but may also appear elsewhere in the body. Some types of arteriovenous malformations may resemble birthmarks called hemangiomas or port-wine stains. Arteriovenous malformations can rupture and cause bleeding.

    When should I see an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor near Mission Viejo, 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 Arteriovenous Malformation doctor near Mission Viejo, 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 Arteriovenous Malformation doctors near Mission Viejo, 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 Arteriovenous Malformation doctors near Mission Viejo, 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 Arteriovenous Malformation doctor near Mission Viejo, 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 Arteriovenous Malformation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Arteriovenous Malformation 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 Arteriovenous Malformation doctor near Mission Viejo, 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 Arteriovenous Malformation 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 Arteriovenous Malformation 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 Arteriovenous Malformation doctors near Mission Viejo, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Arteriovenous Malformation 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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