The 20 Best Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt Doctors Near Me in La Mesa, CA

Find the Top Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yueyang Guo is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Guo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Radiology
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Radiology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Ellison is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valentin Lance is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Lance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Visceromegaly.

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    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

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

    Henri Justino is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Justino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    UC San Diego

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

    Laith Alshawabkeh is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Alshawabkeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Ebstein's Anomaly, Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Transplant, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery

    Sam Elsheikh MD Inc.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 1, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sohaib Kureshi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kureshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Office

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr Fl 3, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Perkins is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Perkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Loss, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Holbert is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Holbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Interventional Radiology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Bui is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Bui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, PEHO Syndrome, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Internal Medicine

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anmar Jalil is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Jalil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Ascites, Sepsis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery

    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Er-kai Gao is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurology
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurology

    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yu Cheng is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology

    San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    8745 Aero Dr Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathaniel Chuang is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chuang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Stroke, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St Bldg 76, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Prager is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Prager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

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

    Jessica Haley is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Haley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Infectious Myocarditis, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Stent Placement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Thoracic Surgery

    John J. Nigro, MD

    3020 Children's Way, Mc5078, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Nigro is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nigro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Stent Placement, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Nigro is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery (Sub: Congenital Cardiac Surgery). Dr. Nigro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

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

    Rohit Rao is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Stent Placement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

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

    Michael Horowitz is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Horowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    UC San Diego

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

    Jeffrey Pannell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pannell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology

    UC San Diego

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

    Nikdokht Farid is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Farid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt?

    A cardiovascular shunt is an abnormal pattern of blood circulation between the right and left sides of the heart or between the systemic and pulmonary vessels. A congenital shunt is present at birth. The circulatory system has a normal pathway for blood distribution in which every heart beat provides freshly oxygenated blood to the body. When a shunt is present this normal flow of blood may not occur. There are two main groups of shunts, acyanotic shunts and cyanotic shunts. The most common congenital cardiovascular shunts are acyanotic and known as atrial septal defects. Congenital cardiovascular shunts are the most common congenital heart defects, affecting roughly 1% of all births that have some type of congenital heart problem.

    When should I see a Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor near La Mesa, 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor near La Mesa, 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctors near La Mesa, 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctors near La Mesa, 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor near La Mesa, 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor near La Mesa, 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctors near La Mesa, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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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