The 20 Best Aortic Valve Replacement Doctors near santee, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Aortic Valve Replacement

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Aortic Valve Replacement near santee, CA. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Family Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gert Pretorius is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pretorius is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Pretorius is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Pharmacy

    8701 Cuyamaca St, 
    Santee, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yousuke Horikawa is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Santee, California. Dr. Horikawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Sherev Heart And Vascular Clinic Inc.

    1380 El Cajon Blvd Ste 100, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dimitri Sherev is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Sherev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Sherev is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Referral may be required

    Sherev Heart And Vascular Clinic Inc.

    1380 El Cajon Blvd Ste 100, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Naghi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Naghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Hypertension, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Naghi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Zavaro Cardiovascular Institute AMC

    300 S Pierce St Ste 102, 
    El Cajon,, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jad Omran is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in El Cajon,, California. Dr. Omran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stent Placement, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Omran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Referral may be required

    Zavaro Cardiovascular Institute AMC

    300 S Pierce St Ste 102, 
    El Cajon,, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rayan Hourani is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in El Cajon,, California. Dr. Hourani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Hourani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Internal Medicine

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sinan Khayyat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Khayyat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Myringotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khayyat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa,, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Genaro Fernandez is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa,, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Teirstein is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Teirstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Teirstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Healthcare

    8010 Frost St Ste 408, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Adamson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Adamson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Healthcare

    8010 Frost St Ste 408, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Limmer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Limmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Necrosis, Arterial Embolism, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Curtiss Stinis is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Stinis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Azimi Cardiovascular Institute

    8911 La Mesa Blvd Ste 101, 
    La Mesa,, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nassir Azimi is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa,, California. Dr. Azimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Azimi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Viewridge Medical Offices 1 - Cardiology Department

    5251 Viewridge Ct, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Cavendish is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cavendish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Angina, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Cavendish is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Referral may be required

    Viewridge Medical Offices 1

    5251 Viewridge Ct, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kamyar Haghani is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Haghani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Haghani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Healthcare

    8010 Frost St Ste 408, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Larson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Larson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Collapsed Lung, Arterial Embolism, Thymectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Cardiovascular And Thoracic Center

    8010 Frost St Ste 408, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Dembitsky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dembitsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Surgery and Heart Valve Repair.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Arch Health Partners - Poway

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway,, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rod Serry is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Poway,, California. Dr. Serry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Serry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Jaski is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jaski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Golts is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Golts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Lung Transplant, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    When should I see an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near santee, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near santee, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near santee, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near santee, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near santee, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near santee, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near santee, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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