Dr.Potkin's cardiovascular training  included 4 y ears at R ush University, Chicago,  Illinois; 2 years  at the University of California at Irvine, California; 2 years at the National Institutes of  Health, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in Bethesda, M aryland; 2 years at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and a final year at Washington Hospital Center Heart Center, Washington  DC's premier cardiovascular center where senators , congressme n, and local dignitaries often received their cardiovascular medical care.  During these 11 post-graduat e training years he published over 45 peer-reviewed manuscripts in prestigious journals and helped write several books and lectured in this country and in Europe.  After completing general and sub-specialty training Dr. Potkin move from Washington D.C. to the Monterey Bay area in 1991.  This was a major decision for him to leave the academic world and enter the private practice world. This decision was initially difficult to leave Washington, D.C. for the west coast, however, besides having a great love and dedication to medicine, he wanted to raise a family in a safe and beautiful area that would still allow him practice cardiovascular medicine and participate in academic medicine in beautiful Monterey Bay area. Dr. Potkin has been in our community for 26 years now and began practicing clinical and Interventional Cardiology at our local hospitals and affiliated with Stanford Medical Center and El Camino Hospitals since 1991 as a teacher and attending physician.  He is an expert in cardiovascular medicine including the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, cholesterol metabolism, systemic hypertension,congestive heart failure, adult congenital heart disease, chest discomfort, valvular heart disease, and TIA- stroke. He also has special expertise in rhythm abnormalities including palpitations, pacemaker, defibrillator, biventricular pacemaker management and implantation.  Dr. Potkin regularly educates the community and physicians through lecture series and tutorials. He is board certified in cardiovascular medicine, a fellow in the American College of Cardiology, and is also a Fellow in the Society of Cardiology and Angiography and Interventions as well as a member of the Heart Rhythm Society and American Heart Association.Dr Potkin is committed to providing his patients exceptional care with special attention to quality of life and alleviation of fear and suffering.He wants his patients and their families to enjoy their precious lives. Several of his simple but true adages are that the most important lesson he learned in Medical school is that life is fragile and precious and not be taken for granted. That the rare complication or adverse outcome, is not rare to the person who experiences it, for that PERSON IT IS 100%. These basic concepts keep him focused on providing the best medical care for his patients. Dr. Potkin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Carotid Artery Disease, and Venous Insufficiency.

Stanley Hwang is a Cardiologist and a Family Medicine provider in Watsonville, California. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, and Angina. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Mace is a Cardiologist in Freedom,, California. Dr. Mace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Thrombophlebitis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Unstable Angina.

Neil Sawhney is a Cardiologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Sawhney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sawhney is currently accepting new patients.

Personal Interests and Hobbies: Travel photography, Gordon setter purebred dogs, running and cycling.Listening with compassion and understanding, honest, gentle guidance and education are all key to caring for my patients. Why I Became a Medical Provider: I enjoy using scientific knowledge and principles to help my patients better their health and quality of life.Special Clinical Interests include all aspects of Family Medicine from Newborn care to Geriatrics. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Why I became a medical Provider: To help others maintain health and prevent illness and to provider hope and healing.Personal Interests: Surfing and spending time with my wife and two children.Special Clinical Interests: Preventative CareTo provide high quality, evidence-based and compassionate care. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

My mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community. Dr. O'grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Diabetic Neuropathy, Vertigo, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Mark Byrne is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Watsonville, California. Dr. Byrne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Francis Bayaca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Bayaca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Ariel Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Ryan Brandt is a Cardiologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Brandt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brandt is currently accepting new patients.

Individualized and compassionate care. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Angioplasty.

Dr. Ochoa is a Harvard graduate originally from the Monterey Bay area. He went to medical school at Dartmouth, completed his medical residency training at Yale University, and attended UCSF for his Cardiology training. Dr. Ochoa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

I think it is very important to listen to patients and understand their concerns and answer all of their questions. My treatment recommendations are evidence-based, follow national and international practice guidelines and are tailored to each patient's needs. I have a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and draw from any and all branches of health care. While pharmacological therapy is sometimes the best choice, I always prefer to treat without medications when there are safe, effective and proven alternatives. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Anthony Sturzu is a Cardiologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Sturzu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Sturzu is currently accepting new patients.

Carter English is a Cardiologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. English is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Double Outlet Left Ventricle, Double Outlet Right Ventricle, Cardiomyopathy, and Mediastinitis. Dr. English is currently accepting new patients.

Mohammed Ahmed is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Gilroy, California. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Thymectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Thanh Vu is a licensed medical professional who specializes in internal medicine. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Robert Keet is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Capitola, California. Dr. Keet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema.

Natasha Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gilroy, California. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Prolidase Deficiency, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Thymectomy.