Dennis J. Sheehan
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions

Overview

Dr. Sheehan was born in Bakersfield, California and hails from the California Central Valley. He joined interventional pioneer Dr. John Simpson in 1983 at Cardiovascular Medicine and Coronary Interventions out of his fellowship at Loma Linda Medical Center. He is an interventional cardiologist at Sequoia Hospital and volunteers on the Stanford Volunteer Clinical faculty teaching medical students. He has special interests in the treatment of lipid disorders and cardiovascular sports assessment, and was the former San Jose Sharks' cardiologist. An active sportsman, Dr. Sheehan played for Stanford Championship Rose Bowl teams in 1971 and 1972. He has volunteered regularly for many local youth sports programs. In addition to consulting for Silicon Valley medical start-ups, he is dedicated to world healthcare and volunteers in Central and South America medical charities. In the local community, he enjoys volunteering for youth team sports.The Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia Cardiovascular Medicine and Coronary Interventions team evaluates and cares for patients with all types of cardiovascular conditions including hypertension, high cholesterol, cardiac prevention, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, peripheral and coronary artery disease. We strive for the very highest level of personal service. If your health requires a hospital stay, our physicians will be there, guiding and managing your care every step of the way. Our nurses and staff are friendly, professional and supportive. We are connected with Sequoia Hospital's Heart and Vascular Institute, one of the nation's leading providers of cardiovascular care, which is now also afilliated with the renownedCleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute – the only affiliation of its kind in Northern California.

Dr. Sheehan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Dr. Sheehan is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Sheehan is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula
Sequoia Hospital
Stanford Health Care
Memorial Medical Center
Sequoia Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Chinese Community Health
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Mountain Health
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • POS
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Cardiology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Redwood City, CA
2900 Whipple Ave, Suite 230, Redwood City, CA 94062

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dennis J. Sheehan

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Dennis J. Sheehan by calling their office at 650-364-3488. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Dennis J. Sheehan a top-rated expert for High Cholesterol?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dennis J. Sheehan is classified as an Advanced expert for High Cholesterol, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Dennis J. Sheehan specialize in?

While Dr. Dennis J. Sheehan is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Dennis J. Sheehan accept my insurance?

Dr. Dennis J. Sheehan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-364-3488 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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