The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors Near Me in watsonville, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Infective Endocarditis near watsonville, CA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Coatal Health Partners

    5 Nielson St Ste 125, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Li Kong is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Kong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Pneumonia, and Osteomyelitis. Dr. Kong is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease). Dr. Kong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Cardiothoracic Surgery

    1667 Dominican Way, Suite 230, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bilal Shafi is a Cardiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Shafi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Necrosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Shafi is board certified in Not ABMS Specialty Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - Board Certified, Surgery General Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Shafi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Associates Of Santa Cruz

    1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 220, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajinder Singh is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Angioplasty. Dr. Singh is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Internal Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Kaufmann is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kaufmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Sepsis, Infectious Arthritis, and Myelitis. Dr. Kaufmann is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Kaufmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral required

    Specialty Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 411, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunita Singh is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Listeriosis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Dr. Singh is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Associates Of Santa Cruz

    1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 220, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Victor Ochoa is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ochoa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Ochoa is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Ochoa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Specialty Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 411, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arya Khosravi is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Khosravi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Strep Throat, Sepsis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Dr. Khosravi is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Khosravi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Brandt is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Brandt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Heart Attack, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brandt is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology), Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease - Board Certified , Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Brandt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, 4th Floor, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Sawhney is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Sawhney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sawhney is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease - Board Certified , Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease), and Interventional Cardiology - Board Certified. Dr. Sawhney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Sturzu is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Sturzu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Sturzu is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease - Board Certified, Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Sturzu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium Tremens, Sepsis, Alcoholic Neuropathy, and Gumma.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 watsonville, 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 watsonville, 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 watsonville, 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 watsonville, 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 watsonville, 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 watsonville, 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 watsonville, 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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