The 20 Best Patent Foramen Ovale Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. 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
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Maurice Buchbinder MD A Professional Corporation

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 300, 
    La Jolla,, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maurice Buchbinder is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla,, California. Dr. Buchbinder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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

    Office

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

    Ryan Reeves is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Reeves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Office

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

    Ajit Raisinghani is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Raisinghani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thrombectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Office

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

    Jia Shen is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiomyoma, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Spinal Fusion, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Office

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

    Matthew Carazo is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Carazo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Transposition of the Great Arteries, Pulmonary Valves Agenesis, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

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

    Steven Romero is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla,, California. Dr. Romero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Regurgitation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. 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.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology

    Sharp Healthcare

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

    Brian West is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. West is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Coronary Heart Disease.

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

    Sharp Healthcare

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

    Ajay Yadlapati is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Yadlapati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine

    Office

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

    Daniel Blanchard is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Blanchard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    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 the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. 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
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology

    Scripps Health

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Gibson is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Center For Integrative Medicine

    10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Gray is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Bidirectional Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    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 the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. 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
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Gordon is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Coarctation of the Aorta, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beth Printz is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Printz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kawasaki Disease, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    3010 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Golding is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Golding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus.

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

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phong Hu is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    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 the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. 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).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Patent Foramen Ovale?

    Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a hole between the left and right atria (upper chambers) of the heart. This hole exists in everyone before birth, but most often closes shortly after being born. PFO is what the hole is called when it fails to close naturally after a baby is born.

    When should I see a Patent Foramen Ovale doctor near La Jolla, 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 a Patent Foramen Ovale doctor near La Jolla, 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 Patent Foramen Ovale 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 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 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 doctor search results page. 

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

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

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