The 20 Best Rheumatic Fever Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Rheumatic Fever Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 524 doctor with experience in Rheumatic Fever near California, US. Of these, 460 are Experienced, 53 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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    David K. Roberts
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 600, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Roberts is an Interventional Cardiologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Roberts is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Rheumatic Fever, Vasculitis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Richard J. Axelrod
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 600, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Axelrod is a Cardiologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Axelrod is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatic Fever, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Axelrod is currently accepting new patients.

    Allen S. Morris
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery

    Mercy Medical Plaza - Sacramento, CA (North Lobby)

    3941 J St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    My most important consideration is the investment of trust that our patients give to us during what may be the most critical times of their lives. I hold this investment in the highest priority and feel that it is the most valuable component I can provide to my patients and their families. Therefore, I will strive to build the highest confidence and trust in every patient and give them the best care I can throughout their hospitalization. Dr. Morris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatic Fever, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair.

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    Robert Kincade
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 200, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kincade is a Thoracic Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kincade is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Rheumatic Fever, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Kincade is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever

    Smidt Heart Institute

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajendra Makkar is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Makkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever

    Smidt Heart Institute

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mamoo Nakamura is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Nakamura is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology

    Mohamed H. Khan MD Inc.

    2425 Sonoma St, 
    Redding,, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamed Khan is a Cardiologist in Redding,, California. Dr. Khan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Angina.

    Pei-hsiu Huang
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 600, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pei-hsiu Huang is a Cardiologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Huang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Rheumatic Fever, Vasculitis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Amar Pohwani
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology
    1409 E. Briggsmore Ave., 
    Modesto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amar Pohwani is a Cardiologist in Modesto, California. Dr. Pohwani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatic Fever, Angina, Carotid Artery Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Pohwani is currently accepting new patients.

    Christian Spies
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Spies is a Cardiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Spies is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Spies is currently accepting new patients.

    Joseph A. Kozina
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Mercy Medical Plaza - Sacramento, CA (North Lobby)

    3941 J St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to provide high quality cardiovascular care that is evidence-based and tailored to the individual. Dr. Kozina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Necrosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    David V. Daniels
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Daniels is a Cardiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Daniels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Daniels is currently accepting new patients.

    Sulman Razzaq
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Sulman Razzaq, MD Private Practice

    850 W Olive Ave, Ste A, 
    Merced, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French, Mandarin, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sulman Razzaq is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Merced, California. Dr. Razzaq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Necrosis, Fainting, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Razzaq is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael T. Ingram
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Vascular Surgery

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 200, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Ingram is a Vascular Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Ingram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Ingram is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert J. Doria
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    Cardiology - Dignity Health - San Luis Obispo, CA

    1941 Johnson Ave, Ste 101, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Robert Doria has lived on the Central Coast and practiced Cardiovascular Medicine as a partner with Coastal Cardiology since 1990. His undergraduate education was obtained at the U.S. Air Force Academy and the University of California, Los Angeles. He attended graduate schools at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and UCLA where he studied radiation biology and radiation physics. He attended medical school at the University of Southern California. After residency in Internal Medicine, he completed his fellowship in Cardiology at the University of California, Irvine.While he practices all aspects of cardiology, his primary interests are in the treatment of coronary artery disease, interventional revascularization procedures, cardiac arrhythmias including treatment with pacemaker and defibrillator devices, and advanced congestive heart failure, including the use of device therapies for support and cardiac transplantation.Dr. Doria has received Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Interventional Cardiology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He was elected to Fellowship in the American College of Cardiology in 1990.Dr. Doria lives with his wife and three children and enjoys spending spare time with family activities, youth sports, basketball and snow skiing. Dr. Doria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Walt Marquardt
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Mercy Medical Plaza - Sacramento, CA (North Lobby)

    3941 J St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe in treating my patients with dignity and respect and providing care tailored to the indivdual needs of the patient. Dr. Marquardt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Angina, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Zaher Fanari
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology

    Office

    2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 240, 
    Fresno,, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zaher Fanari is a Cardiologist in Fresno,, California. Dr. Fanari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Patent Foramen Ovale, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Y Joseph is a Thoracic Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Joseph is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    General Surgery

    Office

    2800 L St Ste 260, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Longoria is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Longoria is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatic Fever, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Praveen Panguluri is an Interventional Cardiologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Panguluri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Rheumatic Fever?

    Rheumatic fever is a disease that may develop after an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever). It can cause severe illness in the heart, joints, skin, and brain.

    When should I see a Rheumatic Fever doctor in California, US?

    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 Rheumatic Fever doctor in California, US?

    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 Rheumatic Fever doctors in California, US?

    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 Rheumatic Fever doctors in California, US?

    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 Rheumatic Fever doctor in California, US?

    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 Rheumatic Fever doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever doctor in California, US?

    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 Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever doctors in California, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rheumatic Fever 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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