The 20 Best Heart Attack Doctors Near Me in Sylmar, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 216 doctor with experience in Heart Attack near Sylmar, CA. Of these, 153 are Experienced, 50 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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    Sam J. Kalioundji
    Distinguished in Heart Attack
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Heart Attack
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Sam J. Kalioundji, MD Private Practice

    18406 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Heart Attack
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Heart Attack
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group

    14901 Rinaldi St, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Tam is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Tam has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group

    14901 Rinaldi St Ste 110, 
    Mission Hills,, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adel El is a Cardiologist in Mission Hills,, California. Dr. El is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Apoplexy, Ventricular Fibrillation, and Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.

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    Distinguished in Heart Attack
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Heart Attack
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Saman Fakheri, MD

    17075 Devonshire St, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saman Fakheri is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Fakheri has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

    Abhishek Sinha
    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group

    14901 Rinaldi St, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhishek Sinha is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Sinha has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Soverow is a Cardiologist in Sylmar, California. Dr. Soverow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Chagas Disease, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, 
    Sylmar,, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronney Shantouf is a Cardiologist in Sylmar,, California. Dr. Shantouf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack

    Rodney Samaan MD Inc.

    14901 Rinaldi St Ste 335, 
    Mission Hills,, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Samaan is a Cardiologist in Mission Hills,, California. Dr. Samaan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), and Apoplexy.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group

    14901 Rinaldi St Ste 110, 
    Mission Hills,, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ting Yee is a Cardiologist in Mission Hills,, California. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Atherosclerosis.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    10515 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 290, 
    Granada Hills, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunil Rangappa is a Cardiologist in Granada Hills, California. Dr. Rangappa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endomyocardial Fibrosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Rangappa is currently accepting new patients.

    Zouheir H. Elias
    Distinguished in Heart Attack
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Heart Attack
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Zouheir H. Elias, MD

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zouheir Elias is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Elias has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Stable Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Jahandar R. Saleh
    Distinguished in Heart Attack
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Heart Attack
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Jahandar R. Saleh, MD

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jahandar Saleh is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Saleh has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Necrosis, Apoplexy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Leo Polosajian
    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    7640 Tampa Avenue, Suite 101, 
    Reseda, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leo Polosajian is a Cardiologist in Reseda, California. Dr. Polosajian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Polosajian is currently accepting new patients.

    Pedram Shirzad
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Family Medicine | General Practice
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Family Medicine | General Practice

    Optum - Mission Hills

    11600 Indian Hills Rd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pedram Shirzad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Shirzad has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Advanced in Heart Attack

    The Heart Medical Group

    14124 Foothill Blvd, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Hakimi is a Cardiologist in Sylmar, California. Dr. Hakimi has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Angina, Hypertension, Angioplasty, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Family Medicine

    Robert O Flores MD Inc.

    11273 Laurel Canyon Blvd Ste 1, 
    San Fernando, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Flores is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Fernando, California. Dr. Flores is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Christopher R. Buttelman
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack

    Buttelman Medical Coproration

    17075 Devonshire St, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Buttelman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Buttelman has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Budd-Chiari Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Internal Medicine

    Amir Parvinchi MD Inc.

    12737 Glenoaks Blvd Ste 26, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Parvinchiha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Parvinchiha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Cardiology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    19950 Rinaldi St Ste 300, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lee is a Cardiologist in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), His Bundle Tachycardia, and Atrial Tachycardia.

    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Advanced in Heart Attack

    Panorama City Medical Center

    13652 Cantara St, 
    Panorama City, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ara Rostomian is a Cardiologist in Panorama City, California. Dr. Rostomian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Rostomian is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Heart Attack?

    Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to the heart. If the blood flow is blocked, the heart is starved of oxygen and heart cells die.

    The medical term for this is myocardial infarction.

    When should I see a Heart Attack doctor near Sylmar, 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 Heart Attack doctor near Sylmar, 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 Heart Attack doctors near Sylmar, 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 Heart Attack doctors near Sylmar, 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 Heart Attack doctor near Sylmar, 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 Heart Attack doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack doctor near Sylmar, 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 Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack doctors near Sylmar, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Attack 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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