The 20 Best Cardiomyopathy Doctors Near Me in Encino, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 364 doctor with experience in Cardiomyopathy near Encino, CA. Of these, 260 are Experienced, 73 are Advanced, 27 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    Gregg Fonarow
    Elite in Cardiomyopathy
    Elite in Cardiomyopathy

    Office

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

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

    Michelle Kittleson
    Elite in Cardiomyopathy
    Elite in Cardiomyopathy

    Babak Larian Inc.

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

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

    Elite in Cardiomyopathy
    Elite in Cardiomyopathy

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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

    Florian Rader is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Rader is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiomyopathy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Elite in Cardiomyopathy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Elite in Cardiomyopathy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Kantor is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Kantor is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Tetralogy of Fallot, and Heart Transplant.

    Isaac Wiener
    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group

    16542 Ventura Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Isaac Wiener is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Encino, California. Dr. Wiener has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Leo Polosajian
    Advanced in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    7640 Tampa Avenue, Suite 101, 
    Reseda, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leo Polosajian is a Cardiologist in Reseda, California. Dr. Polosajian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Polosajian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    The Heart Medical Group

    4835 Van Nuys Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Munaf Shamji is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Shamji has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Sam J. Kalioundji
    Experienced in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Sam J. Kalioundji, MD Private Practice

    18406 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sam Kalioundji (pronounced Kal-yoon-gee) was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated in 2001 from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience. He then attended Medical School / Fifth Pathway at New York Medical College / Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. While in medical school, Dr. Kalioundji excelled in his medical coursework and diligently served the indigent with compassion. He graduated in 2007 as a Physician/Surgeon MD.In 2007, Dr. Kalioundji began his medical internship and residency at the University of Southern California. While building on his skills through the medical internship and residency program, he conducted extensive research on antiplatelet therapy and medical compliance. From 2010 to 2013, he completed his cardiology fellowship at USC/LAC.Dr. Kalioundji completed the Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center in 2014. He received sub-specialty training in Interventional Cardiac and Peripheral Interventions with over 1500 cases performed, one of the highest in Southern California. He was nominated by his mentors as a Fellow to the American College of Cardiology (FACC).Dr. Kalioundji is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is board eligible in Interventional Cardiology.Fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic, Dr. Kalioundji enjoys traveling and sharing in experiences of different cultures. He has participated in numerous marathons and triathlons including the LA Marathon 9 times and counting. He is an Eagle Boy Scout and assists in numerous philanthropic causes. He truly believes in a sound mind in a sound body.Dr. Kalioundji is honored to join the practice of Dr. Elias under his esteemed mentorship.Spending quality time with each patient and their family to establish the best possible plan to improve the health of each and every one of his patients. Dr. Kalioundji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 330, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Shannon is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shannon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood,, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eduardo Marban is a Cardiologist in West Hollywood,, California. Dr. Marban is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Block, and Cardiomyopathy.

    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy

    Cardiomyopathy At Smidt Heart Institute

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6100, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (9.1 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 Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, and Heart Transplant.

    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology

    Cedars-Sinai Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic

    8670 Wilshire Blvd Fl 2, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (9.4 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 Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Heart Transplant.

    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy

    Smidt Heart Institute

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (9.5 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 Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy

    Smidt Heart Institute

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

    Evan Kransdorf is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Kransdorf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy

    Office

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Fl 3, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Siegel is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Siegel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology

    Smidt Heart Institute

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

    David Chang is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology

    Smidt Heart Institute

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

    Robert Cole is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Cole is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).

    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy
    Distinguished in Cardiomyopathy

    Smidt Heart Institute

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

    Rajendra Makkar is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Makkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology

    Office

    18200 Ventura Blvd, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Uri Ben is a Cardiologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Ben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Cardiomyopathy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Cardiomyopathy
    Interventional Cardiology
    18226 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 102, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehran Khorsandi is an Interventional Cardiologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Khorsandi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Stable Angina, Angioplasty, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Khorsandi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cardiomyopathy?

    Cardiomyopathy is disease in which the heart muscle becomes weakened, stretched, or has another structural problem. It often contributes to the heart's inability to pump or function well.

    Many people with cardiomyopathy have heart failure.

    When should I see a Cardiomyopathy doctor near Encino, 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 Cardiomyopathy doctor near Encino, 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 Cardiomyopathy doctors near Encino, 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 Cardiomyopathy doctors near Encino, 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 Cardiomyopathy doctor near Encino, 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 Cardiomyopathy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cardiomyopathy 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 Cardiomyopathy doctor near Encino, 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 Cardiomyopathy 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 Cardiomyopathy 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 Cardiomyopathy doctors near Encino, CA?

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

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