Overview
Dr. Sinha is one of the most highly trained interventional cardiologists in the San Fernando Valley with advanced training in both structural heart interventions and endovascular interventions. After graduating from medical school from the Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Sinha did his internal medicine residency there, followed by an Advanced Heart Failure/ Heart Transplant Fellowship at Yale. He then did a cardiology fellowship at the University of Washington, followed by a rigorous interventional cardiology fellowship (2 years) that focused on complex coronary and structural heart interventions. After a few years of clinical practice, Dr. Sinha pursued advanced training in endovascular and structural heart training through the VIVA Advanced Endovascular and Structural Heart Fellowship. He then joined CCMG Cardiology in the San Fernando Valley in 2016.Since joining CCMG Cardiology in 2016, Dr. Sinha has demonstrated that he is a thoughtful and caring physician and a highly skilled operator with a proven track record of excellence. He has developed a robust structural heart intervention program for CCMG, which includes TAVRs (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), MitraClips, the Watchman procedure and PFO closures. He is the Structural Heart Director at Henry Mayo Hospital, and he has created a TAVR and PFO closure program there. He is board certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology and endovascular interventions. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI).
Dr. Sinha is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
16542 Ventura Blvd, Ste 402, Encino, CA 91436
Clinical Research
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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 highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnginaDr. Sinha isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Sinha isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Sinha isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Sinha isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Sinha isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Sinha isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
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- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Sinha isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Sinha isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Sinha isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Sinha isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Sinha isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.