Overview
Dr. Chris Champion earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He completed his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston. He remained in Galveston where he completed his internal medicine residency as well as his cardiology fellowship. He served as Assistant Professor of Medicine in Heart Failure and Transplant while at UTMB. His career path eventually led him to MD Anderson Cancer Center at the Texas Medical Center in Houston where he aided in the development of the Cardio-Oncology program before moving to California.
Dr. Champion is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He is an expert in non-invasive cardiology and has special proficiency and advanced expertise in the management of complex Congestive Heart Failure.
Dr. Champion is a skilled communicator, he demonstrates a strong commitment in guiding his patients throughout their journey to better outcomes in cardiovascular medicine.
Dr. Champion is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Edema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3070 Bristol Street Ste 190, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
3080 Bristol St., Suite 600, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Sam J. Kalioundji, MD Private Practice
Dr. Sam Kalioundji (pronounced Kal-yoon-gee) was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated in 2001 from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience. He then attended Medical School / Fifth Pathway at New York Medical College / Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. While in medical school, Dr. Kalioundji excelled in his medical coursework and diligently served the indigent with compassion. He graduated in 2007 as a Physician/Surgeon MD.In 2007, Dr. Kalioundji began his medical internship and residency at the University of Southern California. While building on his skills through the medical internship and residency program, he conducted extensive research on antiplatelet therapy and medical compliance. From 2010 to 2013, he completed his cardiology fellowship at USC/LAC.Dr. Kalioundji completed the Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center in 2014. He received sub-specialty training in Interventional Cardiac and Peripheral Interventions with over 1500 cases performed, one of the highest in Southern California. He was nominated by his mentors as a Fellow to the American College of Cardiology (FACC).Dr. Kalioundji is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is board eligible in Interventional Cardiology.Fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic, Dr. Kalioundji enjoys traveling and sharing in experiences of different cultures. He has participated in numerous marathons and triathlons including the LA Marathon 9 times and counting. He is an Eagle Boy Scout and assists in numerous philanthropic causes. He truly believes in a sound mind in a sound body.Dr. Kalioundji is honored to join the practice of Dr. Elias under his esteemed mentorship.Spending quality time with each patient and their family to establish the best possible plan to improve the health of each and every one of his patients. Dr. Kalioundji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Edema. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.
Harout D. Mesrobian, MD Private Practice
Prevention of diseases and educating patients are key in my practice.Taking care of patients and making them feel at ease in the office is very important to me. Being honest and down to earth make people feel close to you. At the same time I provide the best care that I know and acquired from my extensive training in Cardiovascular diseases and interventional crdiology, also from my long years of work and experience. Dr. Mesrobian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Edema. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm
Antoine Sakr is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Upland, California. Dr. Sakr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Edema. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiomyopathy Due to AnthracyclinesDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ApoplexyDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.