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    MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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      Pam R. Taub
      Advanced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
      Advanced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Pam Taub is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Taub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Heart Failure, Familial Dysautonomia, High Cholesterol, and Heart Transplant.

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Public Health and Preventive Medicine
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Public Health and Preventive Medicine

      Monica Perlman MD Inc

      7855 Ivanhoe Ave, Suite 110, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Monica Perlman is a Public Health and Preventive Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Perlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Family Medicine

      Monica Perlman MD Inc

      7855 Ivanhoe Ave, Suite 110, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicholas Canelo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Canelo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

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      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Nurse Practitioner

      Daniel Michaels M.D., Inc

      8950 Villa La Jolla Dr, Suite C129, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jane Hadinger is a Nurse Practitioner in La Jolla, California. Ms. Hadinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Family Medicine

      Monica Perlman MD Inc

      9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 320, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Susan Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Oral Herpes, Familial Hypopituitarism, and Acute Cystitis.

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Family Medicine

      Monica Perlman MD Inc

      9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 320, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jamie Switzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Switzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Oral Herpes, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Acute Cystitis.

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Internal Medicine

      Scripps Health

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shipra Khushu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Khushu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Internal Medicine

      Scripps Health

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stacy Schlocker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schlocker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sciatica, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Scoliosis.

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Internal Medicine

      Scripps Health

      9898 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sanjeev Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Granuloma Annulare, and Chronic Cough.

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 2nd Floor Sw209, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Triffon is a Cardiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Triffon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Internal Medicine

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 2nd Floor Sw209, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alicia Benjamin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Sitosterolemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency.

      Advanced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sotirios Tsimikas is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Tsimikas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Stent Placement.

      Christopher J. Kane
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Kane is an Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

      Scripps Health

      10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Suhar is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Suhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Nurse Practitioner

      Scripps Health

      10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Wendy Ploegstra is a Nurse Practitioner in La Jolla, California. Ms. Ploegstra has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Nurse Practitioner

      Scripps Health

      10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ali-akbar Shahine is a Nurse Practitioner in La Jolla, California. Mr. Shahine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      10170 Sorrento Valley Rd, Mail Drop Sv 5, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Gray is a Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gray has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Bidirectional Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Internal Medicine
      7750 Dagget St Ste 211, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lydia Park is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jiken Bhatt is a Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
      Interventional Cardiology

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arvin Narula is an Interventional Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Narula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      When should I see a Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) doctor near La Jolla, 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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) doctor near La Jolla, 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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) doctors near La Jolla, 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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) doctors near La Jolla, 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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) doctor near La Jolla, 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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) 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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) doctor near La Jolla, 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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) 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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) 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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) doctors near La Jolla, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) 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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) 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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