The 20 Best Pericarditis Doctors Near Me in Santa Cruz, CA

Find the Top Pericarditis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Pericarditis near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Western Medical Associates

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

    Satish Chandra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Vertebral Artery Dissection. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, 4th Floor, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 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 Pericarditis. 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 Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Beata Mach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Mach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia. Dr. Mach is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

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    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Associates Of Santa Cruz

    1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 220, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 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 Pericarditis. 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.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Associates Of Santa Cruz

    1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 220, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 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 Pericarditis. 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 Pericarditis
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Foundation

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

    Thanh Vu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Vu is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine

    PAMF - FM Soquel Dr

    1301 Mission Street, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elise Atkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Atkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Atkins is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Atkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    County Of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency Pharmacy

    1080 Emeline Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Minoo Sarkarati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Sarkarati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pericarditis.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Capitola, CA

    528 Capitola Ave, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daisy Manuel-Arguelles is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Capitola, California. Dr. Manuel-Arguelles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papular Urticaria, Infant Hyperglycemia, Insomnia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Manuel-Arguelles is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Coastal Health Partners

    65 Nielson St, Ste 102, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Omid Bakhtar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watsonville, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bakhtar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pericarditis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Bakhtar is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Bakhtar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Referral may be required

    Monterey Bay Heart Center A Medical Corporation

    73 Penny Ln, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Potkin is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Potkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Carotid Artery Disease, and Venous Insufficiency. Dr. Potkin is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Potkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine

    Plazita Medical Clinic Inc.

    1150 Main St Ste 3, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Solinas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Solinas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Acute Coronary Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Solinas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics

    Christopher John O'Grady

    65 Nielson St, Ste 104, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher O'grady is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Watsonville, California. Dr. O'grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Diabetic Neuropathy, Vertigo, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. O'grady is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Watsonville, CA

    575 Auto Center Dr, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clayton Mcdaniel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mcdaniel is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Mcdaniel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Mary Lou Romo-Gritzewsky MD

    268 Green Valley Rd, Bldg 4, 
    Freedom, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marylou Gritzewsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Freedom, California. Dr. Gritzewsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Gritzewsky is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Gritzewsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Referral may be required

    Jeffrey G. Mace M.D. Professional Corporation

    242 Green Valley Rd, 
    Freedom,, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Mace is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Freedom,, California. Dr. Mace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Thrombophlebitis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Unstable Angina. Dr. Mace is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Pericarditis?

    Pericarditis is a condition in which the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium) becomes inflamed.

    When should I see a Pericarditis doctor near Santa Cruz, 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 Pericarditis doctor near Santa Cruz, 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 Pericarditis doctors near Santa Cruz, 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 Pericarditis doctors near Santa Cruz, 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 Pericarditis doctor near Santa Cruz, 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 Pericarditis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis doctor near Santa Cruz, 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 Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pericarditis 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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