The 20 Best Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 168 doctor with experience in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 130 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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168 providers found
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 280W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Wright is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wright is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    Gregg Fonarow
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Office

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

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

    Michelle Kittleson
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Babak Larian Inc.

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

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

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    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 280W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Pelikan is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Pelikan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Pelikan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Office

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Mazar is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Mazar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Tamara Horwich
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Office

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

    Tamara Horwich is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Horwich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, and Heart Transplant.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Smidt Heart Institute

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (8.0 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Smidt Heart Institute

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

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 280W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Merz is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Merz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Merz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 280W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarina Zee is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Zee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Zee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 360W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Weinberg is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Weinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Sitosterolemia, Angina, and Vasculitis. Dr. Weinberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 280W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Wu is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Aortic Regurgitation, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 280W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Tang is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Tang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 280W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shephal Doshi is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Doshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 590, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vik Rajan is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Rajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Heart Murmurs, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Rajan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pacific Coast Plastic Surgery

    1301 20th St, 
    Santa Monica,, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Levin is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica,, California. Dr. Levin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Atherosclerosis.

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

    UCLA Cardiovascular Center (Westwood) Santa Monica

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 220, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melkon Hacobian is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hacobian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Sitosterolemia, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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

    UCLA Cardiovascular Center (Westwood) Santa Monica

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 220, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Daneshvar is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Daneshvar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 212, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Wohlgelernter is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wohlgelernter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Wohlgelernter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Cardiovascular Center (Westwood) Santa Monica

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 220, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mario Deng is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Deng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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