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 highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John C. Champion
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John C. Champion?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John C. Champion by calling their office at 877-430-7337. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John C. Champion a top-rated expert for Sitosterolemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John C. Champion is classified as an Advanced expert for Sitosterolemia, 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. John C. Champion specialize in?
While Dr. John C. Champion is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. John C. Champion accept my insurance?
Dr. John C. Champion accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 877-430-7337 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- 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.