The 20 Best Heart Attack Doctors Near Me in Northridge, CA
Find the Top Heart Attack Experts and Specialists
Sam J. Kalioundji, MD Private Practice
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kalioundji is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease). Dr. Kalioundji is currently accepting new patients.
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Gregg Fonarow is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fonarow is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Thrombectomy.
Zouheir H. Elias, MD
Zouheir Elias is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Northridge, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 52 years. Dr. Elias is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Stable Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Elias is board certified in American Board Internal Medicine.
Jahandar R. Saleh, MD
Jahandar Saleh is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Northridge, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Saleh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Necrosis, Apoplexy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Saleh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Leo Polosajian is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Reseda, California. Dr. Polosajian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Polosajian is currently accepting new patients.
Saman Fakheri, MD
Saman Fakheri is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Northridge, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Fakheri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Dr. Fakheri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Porter Ranch Medical Offices
Sameer Arora is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Arora is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Regents Of The University Of California
James Lee is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), His Bundle Tachycardia, and Atrial Tachycardia.
Arash Vahdat is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Vahdat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Block, Coronary Heart Disease, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Vahdat is currently accepting new patients.
Marc Ehrich is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Ehrich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Ehrich is currently accepting new patients.
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Heather Shenkman is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Shenkman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Angina.
Moinakhtar Lala is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Lala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Varicose Veins, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy. Dr. Lala is currently accepting new patients.
Mehran Khorsandi is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Khorsandi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Stable Angina, Angioplasty, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Khorsandi is currently accepting new patients.
Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group
Adel El is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills,, California. Dr. El is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Coronary Syndrome, Apoplexy, Ventricular Fibrillation, and Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
Derderyan Medical Group Inc.
Sridhar Reddy is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks,, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Apoplexy, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Arterial Embolism.
Derderyan Medical Group Inc.
Subir Bhatia is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks,, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bhatia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Heart Failure, Orchiectomy, and Cardiac Ablation.
Mehrdad Kevin Ariani, MD
Mehrdrad Ariani is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Northridge, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Ariani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Familial Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Ariani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Sunil Rangappa is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Granada Hills, California. Dr. Rangappa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endomyocardial Fibrosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Rangappa is currently accepting new patients.
H. Norman Xu, MD Private Practice
Patients' understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Dr. Xu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Heart Attack, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.
Hashim Gazi is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Gazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Gazi is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026






