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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) near Oceanside, CA. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    17 providers found
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      2424 Vista Way, Suite 300 301, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohammad Pashmforoush is a Cardiologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Pashmforoush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Internal Medicine
      3601 Vista Way, Suite 201, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susan Heifetz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Heifetz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Osteoporosis.

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      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Interventional Cardiology
      4002 Vista Way, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Sarkaria is an Interventional Cardiologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Sarkaria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Brugada Syndrome, Short QT Syndrome, and Angina.

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      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      3998 Vista Way, Suite 200, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Romanian, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Carr is a Cardiologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Cardiomyopathy, Metabolic Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Carr is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      3230 Waring Ct, Suite O, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Karim El-Sherief is a Cardiologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. El-Sherief is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology

      Hanh M Bui MD Apmc

      906 Sycamore Ave, Suite 104, 
      Vista, CA 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hanh Bui is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Vista, California. Dr. Bui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology
      Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology

      San Diego Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc

      320 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 204, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (12.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jan Kulhanek is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kulhanek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Ectopic Heartbeat, Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      334 Via Vera Cruz, Suite 257, 
      San Marcos, CA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alberto Chavira is a Cardiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Chavira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Metabolic Syndrome, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Internal Medicine
      Encinitas, CA 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruce Sachs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Sachs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

      North Coast Family Medical Group

      Encinitas, CA 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christine Clotfelter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Clotfelter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

      Scripps Health

      310 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 204, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (12.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Vanbuskirk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Vanbuskirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Vertigo.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

      San Diego Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc

      320 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 204, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (12.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ali Hamzei is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hamzei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

      San Diego Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc

      320 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 204, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (12.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Martin Charlat is a Cardiologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Charlat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

      San Diego Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc

      320 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 204, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (12.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Mcginty is a Cardiologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Mcginty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Necrosis.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Internal Medicine

      North County Health Project, Inc.

      150 Valpreda Rd, 
      San Marcos, CA 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Samuel Poniachik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Poniachik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Family Medicine

      Graybill Medical Group Inc

      1035 S Main Ave, 
      Fallbrook, CA 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Jenson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fallbrook, California. Dr. Jenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vertigo, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

      United Medical Doctors

      521 E Elder St, Suite 104, 
      Fallbrook, CA 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Bakr Salem is a Cardiologist in Fallbrook, California. Dr. Salem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Salem is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)?

      Cardiomyopathy is disease in which the heart muscle becomes weakened, stretched, or has another structural problem.

      Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle becomes weakened and enlarged. As a result, the heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

      There are many types of cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common form, but it may be the result of different underlying conditions. Some health care providers use the term to indicate a specific condition, called idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. There is no known cause for this type of dilated cardiomyopathy.

      When should I see a Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor near Oceanside, 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor near Oceanside, 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctors near Oceanside, 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctors near Oceanside, 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor near Oceanside, 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor near Oceanside, 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctors near Oceanside, CA?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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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