
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 clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Dr. Champion is board certified in ABIM - Cardiovascular Disease and ABIM - Internal Medicine.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- 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
35 Creek Rd, Ivrine, CA 92604
5581 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618
3080 Bristol St., Suite 600, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
4281 Katella Ave Ste 109, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Champion has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- 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.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Doxorubicin-Induced CardiomyopathyDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart FailureDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- High CholesterolDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Champion isAdvanced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- 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.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Cor PulmonaleDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Cor Pulmonale.
- Coronary Artery SpasmDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Spasm.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- EndocarditisDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- FaintingDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Heart AttackDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart MurmursDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- Heart TumorDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4Dr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Paroxysmal Ventricular FibrillationDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Prinzmetal's Variant AnginaDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Prinzmetal's Variant Angina.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Unstable AnginaDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Wolff-Parkinson-White SyndromeDr. Champion isExperienced. Learn about Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.

