The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors Near Me in Newport Beach, CA

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The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors near Newport Beach, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Infective Endocarditis near Newport Beach, CA. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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40 providers found
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Newport Heart Medical Group Inc.

    415 Old Newport Blvd Ste 200, 
    Newport Beach,, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neala Hunter is a Cardiologist in Newport Beach,, California. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and His Bundle Tachycardia.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Newport Heart Medical Group Inc.

    415 Old Newport Blvd Ste 200, 
    Newport Beach,, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Desmond Levin is a Cardiologist in Newport Beach,, California. Dr. Levin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

    Salvatore Rosanio
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Pacific Cardiovascular Associates

    3070 Bristol Street Ste 190, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salvatore Rosanio is a Cardiologist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Rosanio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Heart Murmurs, and High Cholesterol.

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    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Hoag Clinic

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Caffarelli is a Thoracic Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Caffarelli has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Gastroenterology

    Preventive Healthcare Medical Centers

    500 Superior Ave Ste 100, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Badar Hasan is a primary care provider, practicing in Gastroenterologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Chylous Ascites, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Mubina Gaffar MD Inc.

    320 Superior Ave Ste 270, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Robinson is an Infectious Disease provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Sepsis, and Infective Endocarditis.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    510 Superior Ave Ste 200B, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Fee is an Infectious Disease provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Fee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Coccidioidomycosis, Infective Endocarditis, and Infectious Arthritis.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Yazan Abdullah MD MPH

    1501 Superior Ave Ste 208, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Infectious Disease in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Southern California ID Associates Inc.

    320 Superior Ave Ste 370, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinicius Klee is an Infectious Disease provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Klee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Lymphangitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    16305 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 255, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Wertman is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Wertman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Wertman is currently accepting new patients.

    George S. Konugres
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Pacific Cardiovascular Associates

    24022 Calle De La Plata Ste 500, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Konugres is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Konugres has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Apoplexy.

    Paul C. Drury
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group, Inc.

    24022 Calle De La Plata, Suite 500, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Drury is a Cardiologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Drury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Joanna Kopacz

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joanna Kopacz is an Internal Medicine provider in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kopacz has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Strep Throat, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    1100 West Stewart Drive, 
    Orange, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Grewal is a Cardiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Grewal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Fibrillation, and Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy. Dr. Grewal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Farjad Sarafian MD Inc

    16100 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farjad Sarafian is an Infectious Disease provider in Irvine, California. Dr. Sarafian has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    California Heart Associates

    18111 Brookhurst St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicolas Van is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Van has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Angina.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

    South Coast Infectious Disease

    11160 Warner Ave, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Reyes is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Reyes has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Saddleback Medical Group

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Huseby is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Huseby has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Chronic Cough, High Cholesterol, and Vertigo. Dr. Huseby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Pediatric Cardiology
    505 South Main Street, Suite 200, 
    Orange, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pierangelo Renella is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Renella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Pulmonary Atresia. Dr. Renella is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Chu is a Pediatrics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Infective Endocarditis?

    Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers (endocardium) and valves. This condition is sometimes called "endocarditis," although it is important to distinguish it from non-Infective endocarditis. IE is caused by bacteria, fungi, or other germs invading the bloodstream and attaching to the heart. IE can damage the heart and cause serious and sometimes fatal complications. It can develop quickly or slowly depending on what type of germ is causing it and whether there is an underlying heart problem. Common symptoms of IE are fever and other flu-like symptoms, but signs and symptoms can vary. It can also cause problems in many other parts of the body besides the heart.

    When should I see an Infective Endocarditis doctor near Newport Beach, 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 an Infective Endocarditis doctor near Newport Beach, 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 Infective Endocarditis doctors near Newport Beach, 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 Infective Endocarditis doctors near Newport Beach, 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 an Infective Endocarditis doctor near Newport Beach, 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 Infective Endocarditis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Infective Endocarditis 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 an Infective Endocarditis doctor near Newport Beach, 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis doctors near Newport Beach, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Infective Endocarditis 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 an Infective Endocarditis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Infective Endocarditis 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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