The 20 Best Cardiac Tamponade Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Find the Top Cardiac Tamponade Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Cardiac Tamponade near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Cardiology

    Office

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

    Pam Taub is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Taub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Heart Failure, Familial Dysautonomia, High Cholesterol, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade

    Office

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

    Ehtisham Mahmud is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mahmud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Interventional Cardiology

    San Diego Cardiac Center Medical Group Inc

    3131 Berger Ave Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hashim Khan is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Thrombectomy.

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    Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade

    San Diego Cardiac Center Medical Group Inc

    3131 Berger Ave Ste 200, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raghava Gollapudi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Gollapudi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Internal Medicine

    Prima Primary Medical Association Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 355, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Adrian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Adrian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Dehydration, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Greg Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Volkmann Contracture, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Internal Medicine

    Uc San Diego Health-La Jolla

    8899 University Center Ln, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Margolin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Margolin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Danon Disease, Heart Failure, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Kearns is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kearns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    9444 Medical Center Dr, Mc 7411, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Mcgarry is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mcgarry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), His Bundle Tachycardia, Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Atrial Tachycardia, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Thoracic Surgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Travis Pollema is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pollema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Congenital Heart Block, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Scripps Cardiology Medical Group, Inc.

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wayne Whitwam is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Whitwam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Pediatric Myocarditis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade

    Scripps Health

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Cork is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Cork is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure, Lipogranulomatosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Interventional Cardiology

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Yadlapati is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Yadlapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charissa Pockett is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Pockett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heterotaxy Syndrome, Cardiac Tamponade, and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Cardiology

    San Diego Cardiac Center Medical Group Inc

    3131 Berger Ave Ste 200, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Cox is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Pulmonary Edema, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

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

    Belal Al Khiami is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Al Khiami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Cardiology

    Jerrold Glassman . M.D. A Medical Corp.

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

    Kiyon Chung is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Timothy Syndrome, Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), and Long QT Syndrome 5.

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade

    Us San Diego Health

    330 Lewis St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Castellanos is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Castellanos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade

    Kaiser Permanente Viewridge Medical Offices 1

    5251 Viewridge Ct, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neel Patel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Jaski is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jaski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Lipoid Proteinosis, Lipogranulomatosis, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cardiac Tamponade?

    Cardiac tamponade is pressure on the heart that occurs when blood or fluid builds up in the space between the heart muscle and the outer covering sac (pericardium) of the heart.

    When should I see a Cardiac Tamponade doctor near La Jolla, 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 a Cardiac Tamponade doctor near La Jolla, 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 Cardiac Tamponade doctors near La Jolla, 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 Cardiac Tamponade doctors near La Jolla, 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 a Cardiac Tamponade doctor near La Jolla, 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 Cardiac Tamponade doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cardiac Tamponade 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 a Cardiac Tamponade doctor near La Jolla, 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 Cardiac Tamponade 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 Cardiac Tamponade 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 Cardiac Tamponade doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cardiac Tamponade 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 a Cardiac Tamponade doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cardiac Tamponade 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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