The 20 Best Patent Foramen Ovale Repair Doctors near La Jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ehtisham Mahmud is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mahmud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Kim is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Adler is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Adler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Danon Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Cardiology

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Urey is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Urey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Kearns is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kearns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Golts is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Golts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Travis Pollema is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pollema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Congenital Heart Block, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scot Brewster is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Brewster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Price is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Apoplexy, Necrosis, Angioplasty, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajeev Mohan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Mohan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Tyner is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tyner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Cardiology

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kumar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Stenosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair

    San Diego Cardiac Center Medical Group Inc

    3131 Berger Ave Ste 200, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raghava Gollapudi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Gollapudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Cardiology

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    2600 Via De La Valle Ste 200, 
    Del Mar,, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Bechis is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Del Mar,, California. Dr. Bechis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Jaski is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jaski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Lipoid Proteinosis, Lipogranulomatosis, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery

    Sharp Healthcare

    8010 Frost St Ste 408, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Limmer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Limmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Sharp Healthcare

    8010 Frost St Ste 408, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Adamson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Adamson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Madani is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Madani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Arterial Embolism, Mediastinitis, Angioplasty, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery

    Scripps Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery Center

    4033 3rd Ave Ste 210, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Hemp is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hemp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Pleurisy, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Interventional Cardiology

    La Jolla Cardiovascular Medical Assoc. Inc.

    501 Washington St Ste 512, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keshav Nayak is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nayak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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    • 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.  

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    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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair doctors near La Jolla, 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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair doctors near La Jolla, 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 a Patent Foramen Ovale Repair doctor near La Jolla, 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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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 a Patent Foramen Ovale Repair doctor near La Jolla, 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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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? 

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    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. 

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    Can I filter my search to show male or female Patent Foramen Ovale Repair doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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 a Patent Foramen Ovale Repair doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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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