The 20 Best Patent Foramen Ovale Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Joseph M. Arcidi M.D. Inc.

    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 703, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Burstein is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Burstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Office

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Fl 3, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Siegel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Siegel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    127 S San Vicente Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Takahiro Shiota is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shiota is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    County Of Los Angeles

    522 S San Pedro St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Laughrun is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Laughrun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Atrial Fibrillation, and Atherosclerosis.

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

    Joseph M. Arcidi M.D. Inc.

    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 703, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Guy Mayeda is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Mayeda 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jina Sohn is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anilkumar Mehra is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Mehra 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 Pericarditis, Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Attack, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

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

    Guillermo A. Young MD Inc.

    1300 N Vermont Ave Ste 402, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guillermo Young is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Ventricular Septal Defects, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Patent Foramen Ovale.

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

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darren Berman is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Berman 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Pulmonary Atresia, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Angioplasty.

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

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shuo Wang is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Septal Defects, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, and Kawasaki Disease.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatric Cardiology
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandy Hattendorf is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hattendorf 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, Heart Murmurs, Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly, and Ventricular Septal Defects. Dr. Hattendorf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    1526 N Edgemont St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Sanchez is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sanchez 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 Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Williams Syndrome, Ebstein's Anomaly, and Tetralogy of Fallot. Dr. Sanchez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Lawrence R. O'Connor, MD Private Practice

    1500 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Ste 201, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Experienced 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, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Hypertension, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. O'connor is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease). Dr. O'connor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Smidt Heart Institute

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajendra Makkar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Makkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Smidt Heart Institute

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mamoo Nakamura is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Nakamura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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

    Smidt Heart Institute

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sabah Skaf is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Skaf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Smidt Heart Institute

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarun Chakravarty is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chakravarty 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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

    Office

    8700 Beverly Blvd Ste 5536B, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandeep Krishnan is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Krishnan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Rhizotomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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

    Smidt Heart Institute

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    C Noel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Noel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Artery Spasm, Metabolic Syndrome, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    127 S San Vicente Blvd, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Florian Rader is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Rader is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiomyopathy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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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