The 20 Best Heart Transplant Doctors near San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Heart Transplant near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Heart Transplant
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Heart Transplant
    Internal Medicine

    San Francisco Medical Center

    2425 Geary Blvd, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sadia Dimbil is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Dimbil is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Primary Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Dimbil is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brett Sheridan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sheridan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Sheridan is board certified in Not ABMS Specialty and Not ABMS Specialty Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Sheridan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiac Surgery Program

    400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor Suite A-501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Amy Fiedler is a cardiac surgeon who specializes in caring for patients with heart failure, including those who need heart transplantation. Her focus is on restoring patients' quality of life. Seeking to deliver holistic care, she believes in the powerful connection between mind and body and in the importance of trust and open communication between patient and provider. Fiedler's research focuses on increasing patient access to heart transplantation by improving current techniques for organ preservation and procurement as well as by developing new ones. Fiedler earned her medical degree at the George Washington University School of Medicine. She completed residencies in general and cardiothoracic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. She was in the class of 2020 of the Presidential Leadership Scholars, a program offered through the collaboration of several former U.S. presidents' centers and foundations. She currently serves as surgical director for Team Heart, a nonprofit organization providing cardiac surgery to people in Rwanda. Dr. Fiedler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Fiedler is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Fiedler is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced in Heart Transplant

    Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center - Cardiology

    2238 Geary Blvd, 8th Floor, 
    San Francisco,, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Zaroff is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Zaroff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure, Long QT Syndrome, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Zaroff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Experienced in Heart Transplant

    San Francisco Medical Center

    2238 Geary Blvd, 8th Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Ambrosy is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ambrosy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Ambrosy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiology

    Cardiology At Bayfront

    520 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Joseph Bayne is a cardiologist who cares for patients with heart disease. He focuses on congenital heart disease (structural defects present at birth) and pulmonary hypertension (increased blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs) and offers particular expertise in interpreting heart imaging results and cardiopulmonary exercise tests. His overarching goal is to help his patients be as healthy as possible. In his research, Bayne studies the genetic and environmental factors linking congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Bayne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tricuspid Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Bayne is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bayne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Experienced in Heart Transplant

    Cardiovascular Care And Prevention Center At Mission Bay

    535 Mission Bay Blvd. South, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Elias Botvinick is co-director of the laboratory for noninvasive adult cardiology, director of the laboratory for cardiac stress testing and director of cardiovascular nuclear medicine at UCSF Medical Center. Botvinick's research focuses on improving evaluation and understanding of cardiac disease through the application of noninvasive imaging techniques, including scintigraphy or radionuclide scanning, echocardiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. He also is interested in exploring the mechanism, safety and clinical value of exercise and pharmacologic stress-testing methods, particularly as they apply to the diagnosis and risk assessment of coronary artery disease. Botvinick earned his medical degree from New York University, where he went on to complete his residency in internal medicine. He also completed two fellowships at UCSF, one in cardiovascular disease and another in nuclear medicine. Dr. Botvinick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Botvinick is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Botvinick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Heart Valve Disease Clinic

    535 Mission Bay Blvd. South, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sammy Elmariah is an interventional cardiologist who cares for adults with heart valve disease, coronary artery disease and congenital heart disease. He is an expert in transcatheter (minimally invasive) heart valve procedures, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (TEER or MitraClip) and transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR). He also specializes in assessing new medical devices for repairing or replacing the heart's tricuspid valve. The overall goal of Elmariah's research is to advance transcatheter and other surgical procedures for heart valve disease in order to maximize patient health and outcomes. He leads several clinical trials (studies with human volunteers) focused on valvular heart disease. These include landmark studies testing new transcatheter devices that treat heart valve disease without the need for open heart surgery. He and his research team are also investigating how to increase access to heart valve disease treatments and improve patient involvement in the management of their own care. And they are studying biomarkers (distinctive, measurable substances) in the blood that may help doctors determine the optimal time for individual patients to undergo heart valve procedures. His research team is funded by the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, U.S. Department of Defense and several industry partners. Elmariah earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He completed fellowships in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease at Massachusetts General Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. He also has a master of public health degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Sammy Elmariah is married to Dr. Sarina Elmariah, a dermatologist at UCSF, and they are the proud parents of two wonderful boys. Dr. Elmariah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Elmariah is board certified in American Board Of IM/Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Elmariah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Cardiac Electrophysiology And Arrhythmia Service

    400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Vasanth Vedantham is a cardiac electrophysiologist who cares for patients with heart rhythm disorders. His expertise encompasses catheter ablation (a minimally invasive technique in which heart tissue responsible for abnormal electrical signals is destroyed), implantation of cardiac devices (such as pacemakers and defibrillators) and medications that control arrhythmias. Vedantham is also an expert in diagnosing and managing cardiac sarcoidosis and other rare disorders that can cause arrhythmias; he often collaborates with UCSF specialists outside of cardiology to care for patients with these complex conditions. Another focus of his practice, as part of the UCSF Cardiovascular Genetics Program, is the diagnosis and treatment of patients with inherited arrhythmia syndromes and inherited heart muscle disorders. Vedantham directs a laboratory focused on understanding the molecular, cellular and genetic mechanisms that regulate heart rhythm. The long-term goal of this research is to make scientific advances that lead to better ways of treating and preventing arrhythmias. Vedantham earned his medical degree and doctorate at Harvard Medical School. He completed an internal medicine residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by fellowships in cardiovascular medicine and cardiac electrophysiology at UCSF. Dr. Vedantham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Arrhythmias, Sarcoidosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Vedantham is board certified in American Board Of IM/Clinical Cardiac Electrophys, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Vedantham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery

    Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program

    400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Room A6114, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Jasleen Kukreja is a cardiothoracic surgeon and director of the Lung Transplant Program at UCSF Medical Center. She is also director of the adult respiratory mechanical circulatory support program. She performs lung transplant surgery and lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema, and treats patients with tumors of the chest, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors and mesothelioma. Kukreja is the associate director of UCSF's lung transplant research division of cardiothoracic surgery. Kukreja earned a medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She completed residencies in general surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and in cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF. She completed fellowships in general surgery and thoracic surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and also completed extensive training in designing clinical trials, studies that evaluate potential treatments' safety and efficacy. She has a master's degree in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Kukreja has received many professional honors, including the Pharmacia/Upjohn Trauma Research Competition Award, John A. Mannick Research Award and an excellence in teaching award from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kukreja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kukreja is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Kukreja is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Cardiac Electrophysiology And Arrhythmia Service

    400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Joshua Moss is a cardiologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating complex heart rhythm disturbances, or arrhythmias. He has expertise in treating ventricular tachycardia, supraventricular arrhythmias, and atrial fibrillation using catheter ablation, in which the heart is accessed by passing a thin, flexible tube (catheter) through a blood vessel, and small areas causing the problem are cauterized. He is also skilled in surgically implanting pacemakers and defibrillators. Moss is involved in multiple studies of existing and evolving techniques for treating patients with arrhythmias who have a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), a mechanism implanted in the chest to help the heart pump blood to the body. Drawing on his training as an engineer before medical school, he takes an active interest in designing and testing novel devices for managing heart rhythm disorders. Moss has a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After earning his medical degree at Harvard Medical School, he completed a residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He then undertook advanced fellowship training in cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Pennsylvania. Outside of work, Moss enjoys spending time with his children, especially taking them to visit state and national parks. A licensed pilot, he also enjoys exploring California from the air. Dr. Moss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Moss is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Moss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Experienced in Heart Transplant

    Ucsf

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco,, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Sciammarella is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Sciammarella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. Her clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Failure, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiac Surgery Program

    400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor Suite A-501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Tobias Deuse is a heart surgeon and the director of minimally invasive cardiac surgery at UCSF. He is known for his pioneering work in developing minimally invasive techniques for mitral valve repair. Deuse earned his medical degree from the University of Würzburg in Germany. He received advanced training in heart and lung surgery at the University Hospital of Munich and University Heart Center Hamburg. After obtaining board certification in Germany as a heart surgeon, he completed a fellowship in lung and heart-lung transplantation with Stanford Medicine. After returning to Germany in 2009, Deuse was appointed director of heart and lung transplantation at the University Heart Center Hamburg. He achieved international acclaim for his development of innovative approaches to heart failure surgery, most notably minimally invasive techniques for implanting ventricular assist systems. He also demonstrated that high success rates could be achieved in mitral valve repair utilizing fully robot-assisted endoscopic surgery. Also known as keyhole surgery, this approach has many benefits for the patient, including substantially reduced postsurgical pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. Deuse has received numerous honors, including election to the board of directors of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. Dr. Deuse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Deuse is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiology

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Chi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Danon Disease, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    3700 California St Ste B555, 
    San Francisco,, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Ceresnak is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Ceresnak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 123 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

    Oakland Care Center

    350 30th Street, Suite 411, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonia Garg is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Garg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Garg is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Garg is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, Floor 2, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahazarin Ginwalla is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Ginwalla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiogenic Shock, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Ginwalla is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Ginwalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery

    Heart Transplant Program

    400 Parnassus Ave # 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Smith is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Hospital Medicine

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guy Lubliner is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lubliner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Embolization, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Lubliner is board certified in Not ABMS Specialty.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Experienced in Heart Transplant

    Cardio-Oncology & Immunology Program

    535 Mission Bay Blvd. South, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Javid Moslehi is a cardiologist who specializes in the cardiovascular health of cancer patients, cancer survivors and patients with immunological or metabolic problems that affect cardiovascular health. He serves as chief of UCSF's cardio-oncology and immunology section. Moslehi's research focuses on how diseases of the cardiovascular system impact cancer patients and survivors. He is also interested in inflammatory heart conditions, such as myocarditis. Moslehi earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. At Brigham and Women's Hospital, he completed a fellowship in cardiology and a postdoctoral research fellowship in oncology. His career includes directing cardio-oncology programs at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is the UCSF William Grossman Distinguished Professor in Cardiology. Dr. Moslehi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Heart Transplant, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Moslehi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Moslehi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Heart Transplant?

    A heart transplant is surgery to remove a damaged or diseased heart and replace it with a healthy donor heart.

    When should I see a Heart Transplant doctor near San Francisco, 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 a Heart Transplant doctor near San Francisco, 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 Heart Transplant doctors near San Francisco, 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 Heart Transplant doctors near San Francisco, 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 a Heart Transplant doctor near San Francisco, 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 Heart Transplant doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Transplant 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 a Heart Transplant doctor near San Francisco, 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 Heart Transplant 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 Heart Transplant 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 Heart Transplant doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Transplant 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 a Heart Transplant doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Transplant 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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