The 20 Best High Cholesterol Doctors Near Me in Encino, CA
Find the Top High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol. 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.
Leo Polosajian is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Reseda, California. Dr. Polosajian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. 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.
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Kamran Rabbani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Rabbani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Insomnia, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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Uri Ben is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Ben is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Sahar Sohrabian is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Sohrabian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
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 High Cholesterol. 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.
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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 High Cholesterol. 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.
Afshine Emrani is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Emrani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Emrani is currently accepting new patients.
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 High Cholesterol. 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.
Michael Hirt MD PC
Michael Hirt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Hirt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Premature Ovarian Failure, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Infertility. Dr. Hirt is currently accepting new patients.
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Garbis Apelian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Apelian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Familial Hypertension.
Cardiovascular Medical Group Of Southern California
Satinder Bhatia is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills,, California. Dr. Bhatia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Prolapse, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Disease.
Cardiovascular Medical Group Of Southern California
Ronald Karlsberg is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills,, California. Dr. Karlsberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), High Cholesterol, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
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Jamshid Maddahi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Maddahi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stable Angina, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Metabolic Syndrome, and Angina.
Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group
Isaac Wiener is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Encino, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 52 years. Dr. Wiener is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Wiener is board certified in American Board Internal Medicine.
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Ramin Azarbaijani is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Azarbaijani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.
Moinakhtar Lala is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Lala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. 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.
Benjamin Simon is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Regurgitation, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.
Ira Perry is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina. Dr. Perry is currently accepting new patients.
Jeffrey Work is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Work is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina. Dr. Work is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026



