The 20 Best Atherosclerosis Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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The 20 Best Atherosclerosis Doctors near San Diego, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 295 doctor with experience in Atherosclerosis near San Diego, CA. Of these, 220 are Experienced, 69 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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295 providers found
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    La Jolla Cardiovascular Medical Assoc. Inc.

    501 Washington St Ste 512, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bobak Salami is a Cardiologist in San Diego,, California. Dr. Salami is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Idiopathic Edema.

    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harpreet Bhatia is a Cardiologist in San Diego,, California. Dr. Bhatia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lori Daniels is a Cardiologist in San Diego,, California. Dr. Daniels is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Kawasaki Disease, Apoplexy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Thrombectomy.

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    Elite in Atherosclerosis
    Elite in Atherosclerosis

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla,, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sotirios Tsimikas is a Cardiologist in La Jolla,, California. Dr. Tsimikas is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Kim is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    San Diego Heart And Vascular Associates

    230 Prospect Pl Ste 250, 
    Coronado,, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Diggs is an Internal Medicine provider in Coronado,, California. Dr. Diggs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Idiopathic Edema, Apoplexy, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis

    Carrie L. Cardenas MD A Medical Corp.

    501 Washington St Ste 512, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahin Keramati is a Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Keramati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Angina, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    La Jolla Cardiovascular Medical Assoc. Inc.

    501 Washington St Ste 512, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Salami is a Cardiologist in San Diego,, California. Dr. Salami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis

    Us San Diego Health

    330 Lewis St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Castellanos is a Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Castellanos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruno Cotter is a Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Cotter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Pulmonary Edema, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Belal Al Khiami is an Internal Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Al Khiami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis

    Troy H. Niguidula M. D. Inc.

    610 Euclid Ave Ste 201, 
    National City, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Genaro Fernandez is a Cardiologist in National City, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Arrhythmias, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Interventional Cardiology

    Azimi Cardiovascular Institute

    8911 La Mesa Blvd Ste 101, 
    La Mesa,, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nassir Azimi is an Interventional Cardiologist in La Mesa,, California. Dr. Azimi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    Office

    4168 Front St Lowr Level, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ori Ben is a Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Ben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis

    Omran MD Inc

    4060 4th Ave Ste 500, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffry Mullvain is a Cardiologist in San Diego,, California. Dr. Mullvain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Atrial Fibrillation, Idiopathic Edema, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis

    Jerrold Glassman . M.D. A Medical Corp.

    4060 4th Ave Ste 650, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Friedman is a Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Long QT Syndrome 1, Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), and Timothy Syndrome.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis

    Jerrold Glassman . M.D. A Medical Corp.

    4060 4th Ave Ste 650, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerrold Glassman is a Cardiologist in San Diego,, California. Dr. Glassman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Long QT Syndrome 3, Long QT Syndrome 1, Timothy Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    La Jolla Cardiovascular Medical Assoc. Inc.

    501 Washington St Ste 512, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Kimura is a Cardiologist in San Diego,, California. Dr. Kimura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Idiopathic Edema, and Aortic Regurgitation.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    Jerrold Glassman . M.D. A Medical Corp.

    4060 4th Ave Ste 650, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiyon Chung is a Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Timothy Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome 5, and Long QT Syndrome 1.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    Omran MD Inc

    4060 4th Ave Ste 500, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Scott is a Cardiologist in San Diego,, California. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Atherosclerosis?

    Atherosclerosis, sometimes called "hardening of the arteries," occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries. These deposits are called plaques. Over time, these plaques can narrow or completely block the arteries and cause problems throughout the body.

    Atherosclerosis is a common disorder.

    When should I see an Atherosclerosis doctor near San Diego, 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 Atherosclerosis doctor near San Diego, 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 Atherosclerosis doctors near San Diego, 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 Atherosclerosis doctors near San Diego, 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 Atherosclerosis doctor near San Diego, 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 Atherosclerosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Atherosclerosis 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 Atherosclerosis doctor near San Diego, 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 Atherosclerosis 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 Atherosclerosis 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 Atherosclerosis doctors near San Diego, CA?

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

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