The 20 Best Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) Doctors Near Me in Santa Maria, CA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) near Santa Maria, CA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Alex T. Harrison
    Advanced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Advanced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

    Central Coast Comprehensive Cardiovascular Imaging

    1510 E Main St, Ste 101, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Harrison, MD, FACC is a board certified cardiologist serving the community of Santa Maria as well as offering noninvasive outpatient cardiovascular imaging services at C4 Imaging. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and Medical Doctorate degrees from the University of California, San Diego. He then completed internal medicine training with Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego and cardiovascular fellowship training at the University of California, Irvine. He performs angiograms and implants pacemakers and defibrillators. Additionally, he has clinical and research expertise in the cutting edge field of cardiovascular imaging including appropriate use and interpretation of cardiac CT angiography and cardiac MRI studies. He founded Santa Marias first outpatient cardiac nuclear myocardial perfusion program and is the Director of Central Coast Comprehensive Cardiovascular (C4) Imaging. He was named in 2011 and currently acts as the Director of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Department at Marian Regional Medical Center. He was elected by his peers to serve as the Chief of Cardiology at Marian Regional Medical Center for 2012 and 2013. Dr. Harrison is fluent in both English and Spanish; his services are available to adult cardiovascular patients. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Aortic Regurgitation, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Midcoast Cardiovascular Associates

    220 S Palisade Dr, Ste 101, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    We strive to provide caring compassionate, state of the art, cardiac care to all our patients. With over 17 years experience in complex cardiovascular disease management . We value the trust patients and families place in us and enjoy the personal relations that form during treatment. This philosophy has lead to numerous satisfied patients and many life long friends. Dr. Ginkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Degos Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Melinda K. Jezierski
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Family Medicine

    CCFC - Chapel Office

    915 E Stowell Rd, Ste B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dedicated to providing high quality primary health care in Santa Maria and Orcutt. I believe in long-term relationships with patients based on clear communication. These relationships are my highest priority, and I will always strive to be advocates for your health care needs. Dr. Jezierski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Yorke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Yorke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Sepsis, Volkmann Contracture, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elena Agafonova is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Agafonova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Fields is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Fields has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ijeoma Ofiaeli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Ofiaeli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elham Novin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Novin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Rashiklal R. Patel
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

    5075 S Bradley Rd, Suite 131, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rashiklal Patel, MD, is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Specialist in Santa Maria. He has more than 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patel graduated from Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore and Manipal University in India. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Flushing Hospital in New York.Dr. Patel is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).

    Nancy Kitson
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Nipomo, CA

    1560 Mesa Rd, Suite 100, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nancy Kitson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Kitson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Kitson is currently accepting new patients.

    Adam Niku
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Cardiology

    Cardiology - Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande, CA

    850 Fair Oaks Ave, Suite 100, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Niku grew up in San Luis Obispo as the son of two Cal Poly professors. He attended college at UCLA, where he received his B.S. in biochemistry in 2011. He then attended medical school at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, receiving his M.D. in 2016. He trained in Internal Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from 2016 to 2019 and in Cardiovascular Disease at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston 2019 to 2022.Dr. Niku is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Adult Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Cardiac CT. His professional interests include non-invasive imaging, valvular heart disease, and onco-cardiology (the management of chronic cardiac conditions in cancer patients). During his training, he participated in research projects examining the natural history and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and amyloid heart disease.In his spare time, Dr. Niku enjoys cooking, making ice cream, and playing music. Dr. Niku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ent-Dignity Health-Santa Maria, Ca

    206 S Stratford Ave Ste B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Somma is an Interventional Cardiologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Somma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Apoplexy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    205 S Halcyon Rd, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gautam Bhakta is an Internal Medicine provider in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Bhakta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

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    What is the definition of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?

    Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction is a syndrome wherein the left ventricle of the heart is unable to relax normally between each heartbeat. This leads to an increase in blood pressure in the left ventricle when blood fills it between each heartbeat. An ejection fraction measures how well the heart pumps blood. In heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, while there is heart failure the ejection fraction is normal.

    When should I see a Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctors near Santa Maria, 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 Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctors near Santa Maria, 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 Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) 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 Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) 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 Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) 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 Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) 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 Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) 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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