Overview
Leila Haghighat is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Peripheral Artery Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Arrest, and Atherectomy.
Dr. Haghighat is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease - Board Certified. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Haghighat is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, Floor 2, Burlingame, CA 94010
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Leila Haghighat
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leila Haghighat?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leila Haghighat by calling their office at 650-652-8600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leila Haghighat a top-rated expert for Cardiogenic Shock?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leila Haghighat is classified as an Experienced expert for Cardiogenic Shock, 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. Leila Haghighat specialize in?
While Dr. Leila Haghighat is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiogenic Shock, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Cardiomyopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Leila Haghighat participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leila Haghighat has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiogenic Shock. You can view a list of Dr. Leila Haghighat's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leila Haghighat accept my insurance?
Dr. Leila Haghighat accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-652-8600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AtherectomyDr. Haghighat isExperienced. Learn about Atherectomy.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Haghighat isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Haghighat isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Haghighat isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Haghighat isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart AttackDr. Haghighat isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart BlockDr. Haghighat isExperienced. Learn about Heart Block.
- HypertensionDr. Haghighat isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Haghighat isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Haghighat isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.