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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 122 doctor with experience in Atherosclerosis near San Marcos, CA. Of these, 94 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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122 providers found
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Poniachik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Poniachik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Poniachik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Guatam Shah is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vardhmaan Jain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Jain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pericarditis, Coronary Heart Disease, Constrictive Pericarditis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Alberto Chavira MD A Medical Corp.

    334 Via Vera Cruz Ste 257, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Chavira is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Chavira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Atherosclerosis, Metabolic Syndrome, and Peripheral Artery Disease. Dr. Chavira is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiology

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Chen is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Arch Health Partners Escondido Cardiology Associat

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido,, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Young Lee is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Escondido,, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiology

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302, 
    Escondido,, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mikhail Malek is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Escondido,, California. Dr. Malek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Malek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center San Marcos

    111 Campus Way Ste 301, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Imran Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Annie Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos,, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhayjit Singh is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Marcos,, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Sarcoidosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Stein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Swati Thakur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Thakur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hackett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Hackett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Alvergue is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Alvergue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, Endocarditis, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Alvergue is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fawzi Zghyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Zghyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Anhidrosis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shalini Tripathi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Tripathi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Togaviridae Disease, Rubella, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Atherectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Offices - Cardiology Department

    400 Craven Road, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Ro is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Ro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Ro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Road, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leonid Slavin is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Slavin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Endocarditis, Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Slavin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Afshin Nahavandi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Nahavandi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Saiyid-naufal Zaidi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Zaidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Zaidi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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 Marcos, 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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