The 20 Best Cardiogenic Shock Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Cardiogenic Shock Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 125 doctor with experience in Cardiogenic Shock near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 89 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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    Gregg Fonarow
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock

    Office

    100 Medical Plz E Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregg Fonarow is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fonarow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Thrombectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Daniel E. Cruz
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    100 Medical Plz, Suite 310, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Cruz is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cruz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Michelle Kittleson
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock

    Babak Larian Inc.

    8670 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200, 
    Beverly Hills,, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Kittleson is a Cardiologist in Beverly Hills,, California. Dr. Kittleson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Stent Placement.

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    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology

    UCLA Cardiovascular Center (Westwood) Santa Monica

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 220, 
    Santa Monica,, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asim Rafique is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica,, California. Dr. Rafique is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Atherectomy.

    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock

    Cedars-Sinai The Angeles Clinic And Research Institute-West Los Angeles

    11800 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andriana Nikolova is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nikolova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Transplant.

    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    900 Weyburn Place, Suite 14 171, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Nsair is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nsair is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology | Orthopedics

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arnold Baas is a Cardiologist and an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Baas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Hypertension, Chagas Disease, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Honda is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Honda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiac Ablation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock

    Total Renal Care Inc

    650 Charles E Young Dr S, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Boback Ziaeian is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ziaeian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiogenic Shock, Thrombectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    100 Medical Plz E Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyman Benharash is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benharash is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Diverticular Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, Gallbladder Removal, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock

    Office

    100 Medical Plz E Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darko Vucicevic is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Vucicevic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Chagas Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock

    Office

    100 Medical Plz W Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Holly Middlekauff is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Middlekauff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Coronary Heart Disease, Fainting, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology

    Office

    100 Medical Plz W Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rushi Parikh is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology

    Office

    100 Medical Plz E Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Wang is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.

    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
    Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock

    Office

    100 Medical Plz W Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gentian Lluri is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Lluri has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Aortic Regurgitation, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock

    Cedars-Sinai California Heart Center

    8670 Wilshire Blvd Fl 2, 
    Beverly Hills,, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Babak Azarbal is a Cardiologist in Beverly Hills,, California. Dr. Azarbal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology

    Cedars-Sinai Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic

    8670 Wilshire Blvd Fl 2, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dael Geft is a Cardiologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Geft is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Heart Transplant.

    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Cardiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    127 S San Vicente Blvd, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meshe Chonde is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Chonde is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Arrest, Ventricular Fibrillation, Heart Attack, and Heart Transplant.

    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock

    Cardiomyopathy At Smidt Heart Institute

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6100, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaime Moriguchi is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Moriguchi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, and Heart Transplant.

    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
    Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock

    Smidt Heart Institute

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Czer is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Czer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cardiogenic Shock?

    Cardiogenic shock takes place when the heart is unable to supply enough blood and oxygen to the organs of the body.

    When should I see a Cardiogenic Shock doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Cardiogenic Shock doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Cardiogenic Shock doctors near Santa Monica, 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 Cardiogenic Shock doctors near Santa Monica, 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 Cardiogenic Shock doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Cardiogenic Shock doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cardiogenic Shock 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 Cardiogenic Shock doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Cardiogenic Shock 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 Cardiogenic Shock 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 Cardiogenic Shock doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cardiogenic Shock 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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