Overview
Salman Azam is a Cardiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Azam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 100, Torrance, CA 90505
1360 W 6th St Ste 200, San Pedro, CA 90732
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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 Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.
Boyle Heights Cardiovascular Medical Group Inc.
Nicky Wadiwala is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wadiwala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Apoplexy, and Endoscopy.
Munaf A. Shamji MD Inc.
Leon Kupferwasser is a Cardiologist in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Kupferwasser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Azam isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Azam isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Azam isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Azam isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ApoplexyDr. Azam isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Azam isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Azam isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Azam isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Azam isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Azam isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Azam isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Azam isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)