Leon Kupferwasser is a Cardiologist in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Kupferwasser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

Munaf Shamji is a Cardiologist in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Shamji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Shamji is currently accepting new patients.

Wesley Moore is a Vascular Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Moore has been practicing medicine for over 68 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Leo Kassabian is a Cardiologist in Encino, California. Dr. Kassabian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kassabian is currently accepting new patients.

Menachem Wakslak is a Cardiologist in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Wakslak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Wakslak is currently accepting new patients.

Ramesh Arora is an Internal Medicine provider in Van Nuys,, California. Dr. Arora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Carotid Artery Disease, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Michael Hakimi is a Cardiologist in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Hakimi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Angina, Hypertension, Angioplasty, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Hakimi is currently accepting new patients.

Board certification:Vascular Surgery, American Board of SurgeryUndergraduate:Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PAMedical School:New York University School of Medicine, New York, New YorkResidency in Surgery:New York / Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Campus, New York, New YorkFellowship in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery:Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, New YorkDr. James A. Burks, Jr, MD, FACS, specializes in the treatment of vascular diseases including abdominal  aortic aneurysms, carotid artery blockages, peripheral arterial disease (PAD)  and varicose veins. He has a special interest in preventing amputation of the legs and feet using minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of blocked leg arteries. He has been named by Castle Connolly and Los Angeles Magazine as one of LA's Top Doctors for 2018, one of only 3 vascular surgeons in the San Fernando Valley to be named. He is married and is the proud father of two teenagers. Dr. Burks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Varicose Veins, Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

John Tsakonas is a Cardiologist in Encino, California. Dr. Tsakonas has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Sitosterolemia, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Murmurs. Dr. Tsakonas is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sinha is one of the most highly trained interventional cardiologists in the San Fernando Valley with advanced training in both structural heart interventions and endovascular interventions.  After graduating from medical school from the Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Sinha did his internal medicine residency there, followed by an Advanced Heart Failure/ Heart Transplant Fellowship at Yale.  He then did a cardiology fellowship at the University of Washington, followed by a rigorous interventional cardiology fellowship (2 years) that focused on complex coronary and structural heart interventions.  After a few years of clinical practice, Dr. Sinha pursued advanced training in endovascular and structural heart training through the VIVA Advanced Endovascular and Structural Heart Fellowship.   He then joined CCMG Cardiology in the San Fernando Valley in 2016.Since joining CCMG Cardiology in 2016, Dr. Sinha has demonstrated that he is a thoughtful and caring physician and a highly skilled operator with a proven track record of excellence.  He has developed a robust structural heart intervention program for CCMG, which includes TAVRs (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), MitraClips, the Watchman procedure and PFO closures.  He is the Structural Heart Director at Henry Mayo Hospital, and he has created a TAVR and PFO closure program there.  He is board certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology and endovascular interventions.  He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI). Dr. Sinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Isaac Wiener is a Cardiologist in Encino, California. Dr. Wiener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Wiener is currently accepting new patients.

Saman Fakheri is an Interventional Cardiologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Fakheri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

Our goal is to assist every patient in achieving optimum health and to maintain wellness. Dr. Elias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Stable Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Jahandar R. Saleh has been in practice for over 12 years, his philosophy is to treat patients like family members and spends his time listening to their concerns in order to address each problem individually. His patients communicate that he is extremely thorough with treatment plans and leaves no possibilities of care unturned. Dr Saleh focuses on both the patient’s concerns and seeks innovative approaches to patient problems. He prides himself on being a patient advocate and delivering the best care possible to each individual person. Dr. Saleh promotes a patient-centered approach, remaining current with new data and techniques for the benefit of his patients. Dr. Saleh takes great interest in outdoor hobbies such as hiking, playing ping pong, and traveling.I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Saleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Necrosis, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Mehrdad Kevin Ariani has been in practice for over 30 years, his excellent bedside manner is highly praised amongst his patients. He is courteous and professional, always willing to listen in a caring and empathetic way. Dr. Ariani’s goal is to provide a comfortable ambiance and caring attitude to safeguard his patient’s health through the continuum of care. He is known for taking his time with patients to make sure he gains the knowledge to not only diagnose but treat and help prevent disease. Dr. Ariani is an empathetic communicator who allows sufficient time and involvement with patients before making decisions about their care. Dr. Ariani takes great interest in outdoor hobbies such as skiing, hiking, and traveling.I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Ariani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Adel Jabour is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Northridge, California. Dr. Jabour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Jabour is currently accepting new patients.

In practice since 1985. Dr. Yasuda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Wesley Fung is a board certified vascular surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and interventional treatment of vascular pathology. Using surgery or minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Wesley Fung treats obstructive and aneurysmal diseases of the carotid, peripheral, and visceral circulations, as well as venous pathology and varicose veins. We also provide creation, repair, and maintenance of hemodialysis access for patients, and port insertion and removal. San Fernando Valley Vascular Group, has a private on-site surgical suite and exam rooms, for consultations, diagnosis and treatment. Our highly trained staff ultrasound technicians provide our physicians, referring physicians and patients, with state-of-the-art imaging, for diagnosis, and follow up care, from our on-site vascular lab. We are able to provide test results in a timely manner, and are able to accommodate walk-ins, for diagnostic ultrasound imaging. We also have locations in, West Hills, Burbank and Valencia.I believe in treating my patients as I would a family member. I give each of my patients my personal attention and care. Dr. Fung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Gangrene, Idiopathic Edema, Varicose Veins, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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