Overview
Dr. Blurton is Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology.He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Cardiology and American Society of Echocardiography. After medical school Dr. Blurton completed his Residency in Pediatrics at the University of Nevada and went on to complete his Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at the University of California, San Francisco.He joined Pacific Cardiovascular Associates after serving as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Loma Linda University School of Medicine where he was on faculty in the Pediatric Cardiology department for three years. Dr. Blurton's faculty appointment at Loma Linda provided him the opportunity to manage complex pediatric congenital heart disease patients at a premier tertiary referral center.His specific areas of clinical expertise and research interests include Transthoracic, Transesophageal, and Fetal echocardiography. He has particular interest in cardiovascular screening for competitive athletes prior to participation in high level high school or college sports. In addition to his strong clinical and diagnostic skills, Dr. Blurton brings an evidence based approach to his patient treatment strategies. Dr. Blurton lives in Long Beach and is married to Pediatric Nurse practioner. They have two sons, he is an avid cyclist and big fan of premier league soccer. You can see some of his patients stories on his instagram account dominicblurtonmdTreat each patient as I would want a another Doctor to treat my own two children.
Dr. Blurton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Giant Cell Myocarditis, Kawasaki Disease, and Ventricular Septal Defects.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3080 Bristol St, Ste 600, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Darren Berman is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Berman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Coarctation of the Aorta, and Angioplasty.
CHOC Children's Hospital
Wyman Lai is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Orange,, California. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Cardiac Diverticulum, and Heart Transplant.
Pacific Cardiovascular Associates
David S. Chun, M.D., is a Board Certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. Dr. Chun is a graduate of Pomona College where he received his undergraduate degree in Biology. He then attended the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine earning his medical degree. Dr. Chun served his internship and completed his residency training in pediatrics at Cedars- Sinai Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Riley Hospital for special interest in non- invasive imaging including transesophageal and fetal echocardiography.Dr. Chun's mission is to maintain, restore and improve the cardiac status ensuring the child will sustain a fulfilling, physically balanced and healthy lifestyle. We do this through…Early detection, prevention and intervention.Diligent clinical follow-up and expert clinical knowledge.Innovative state of the art technology… Performed by pediatric cardiology staff with the highest level of expertise and experience in the field. Dr. Chun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, and Ventricular Septal Defects.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Giant Cell MyocarditisDr. Blurton isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Cell Myocarditis.
- Heart MurmursDr. Blurton isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- Kawasaki DiseaseDr. Blurton isAdvanced. Learn about Kawasaki Disease.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Blurton isAdvanced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
- Experienced
- ArachnodactylyDr. Blurton isExperienced. Learn about Arachnodactyly.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Blurton isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Blurton isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Blurton isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Blurton isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Blurton isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.