The 20 Best Heart Failure Doctors Near Me in Panorama City, CA
Find the Top Heart Failure 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 Failure. 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 Failure. 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.
Babak Larian Inc.
Michelle Kittleson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills,, California. Dr. Kittleson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Stent Placement.
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 Failure. 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.
James Higgins is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Higgins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Brugada Syndrome, Short QT Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Angioplasty. Dr. Higgins 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 Failure. 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.
Sahar Sohrabian is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Sohrabian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
The Heart Medical Group
Leon Kupferwasser is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Kupferwasser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Kupferwasser is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Panorama City Medical Center
Richard Wong is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Angina, and Chagas Disease. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.
Panorama City Medical Center
Philip Schmidt is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Chagas Disease, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, and Heart Failure. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.
Panorama City Medical Center
Reema Chugh is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Chugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Attack, Angina, and Apoplexy. Dr. Chugh is currently accepting new patients.
Panorama City Medical Center
Armen Chalian is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Chalian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Chalian is currently accepting new patients.
Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center - Vascular Surgery Department
Sami Azzam is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Azzam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Sick Sinus Syndrome, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Heart Attack, and Arrhythmias. Dr. Azzam is currently accepting new patients.
Panorama City Medical Center
Ara Rostomian is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Rostomian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Rostomian 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. 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.
Rodney Samaan MD Inc.
Rodney Samaan is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills,, California. Dr. Samaan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), and Apoplexy.
Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group
Ting Yee is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills,, California. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Prolapse, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Atherosclerosis.
Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group
Abhishek Sinha is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sinha 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 Failure. 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.
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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. 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.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026






