The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors Near Me in San Marcos, CA

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The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors near San Marcos, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Infective Endocarditis near San Marcos, CA. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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35 providers found
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Rickard is a Cardiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Rickard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Arch Health Partners Escondido Cardiology Associat

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido,, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Young Lee is a Cardiologist in Escondido,, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Cardiology

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Chen is a Cardiologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Penelope Rampersad
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Penelope Rampersad is a Cardiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Rampersad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tom Ming is a Cardiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Ming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Constrictive Pericarditis, Cardiomyopathy, and Aortic Regurgitation.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karim Abdur is a Cardiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Abdur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Arch Health Partners Escondido Cardiology Associat

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido,, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Gorwit is a Cardiologist in Escondido,, California. Dr. Gorwit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alice Haouzi is a primary care provider, practicing in Cardiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Haouzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Block, Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bianca Honnekeri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Honnekeri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Endocarditis.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Per Wierup is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Marcos, California. Dr. Wierup is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khaldoun Tarakji is a Cardiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Tarakji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Arch Health Partners Escondido Cardiology Associat

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yuan Lin is a Thoracic Surgeon in Escondido, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    David A. Spiegel M.D. Inc.

    2067 W Vista Way Ste 225, 
    Vista, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Spiegel is a Cardiologist in Vista, California. Dr. Spiegel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    San Diego Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc.

    320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 204, 
    Encinitas,, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shiv Sab is a Cardiologist in Encinitas,, California. Dr. Sab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Damian Rasch
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Dr. Damian Rasch - San Diego Cardiovascular Associates

    320 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 204, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Damian Rasch graduated from the University of Chicago with Special Honors and later obtained his medical degree from the Bradenton campus of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency training at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and his fellowship in general cardiology at Midwestern University-Riverside Medical Center. Dr. Rasch prioritizes health education, risk factor modification, and disease prevention in his patient care approach, which involves a deep commitment to collaborative partnership with his patients.As a clinician trained in both clinical and invasive cardiology, Dr. Rasch performs a comprehensive range of general cardiology tests and procedures, including stress testing, echocardiograms, nuclear cardiology studies, and cardiac catheterization. He also provides specialized cardiovascular care to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy and offers expert care to athletes in the emerging specialty area of Sports and Exercise Cardiology. His expertise in Sports and Exercise Cardiology involves addressing issues such as abnormal findings on sports pre-participation screenings, unusual symptoms during exercise, counseling on returning to exercise and regaining performance after surgery, and clearance for return-to-play after injury or medical/surgical procedures. He is highly regarded in the industry and provides care to Olympic athletes and play. Dr. Rasch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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

    Steve M Kuriyama MD A Professional Corporation

    122 Civic Center Dr Ste 101, 
    Vista, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Smith is an Infectious Disease provider in Vista, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Infectious Arthritis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Disseminated Tuberculosis.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Family Medicine

    Tri-City Primary Care Medical Group Inc.

    1926 Via Ctr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loren Novak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Novak has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Arteriosclerotic, Obesity, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Sarkaria, P., M.D., And K. Paveglio, M.D.

    3230 Waring Ct, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karim El is a Cardiologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. El has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Enlightened Healthcare Alliance Medical Corp.

    662 Encinitas Blvd Ste 220, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Kern is an Infectious Disease provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Strep Throat, Pneumonia, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Scripps Medical Center Jefferson

    2205 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Allem is a Cardiologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Allem has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Heart Murmurs, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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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