The 20 Best Heart Transplant Doctors near walnut creek, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Heart Transplant near walnut creek, CA. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Heart Failure

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek,, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Liviu Klein is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek,, California. Dr. Klein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Klein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Internal Medicine

    Kaiser

    1425 S Main St, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pankaj Arora is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Arora 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 Heart Failure, Hypertension, Obesity, Thrombectomy, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Packard Childrens Health Alliance

    106 La Casa Via Ste 220, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajesh Punn is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Punn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Atresia, Ventricular Septal Defects, Double Discordia, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Punn is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Packard Childrens Health Alliance

    106 La Casa Via Ste 220, 
    Walnut Creek,, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Theresa Tacy is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek,, California. Dr. Tacy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Ventricular Septal Defects, Septoplasty, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Tacy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sweta Ghodasara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ghodasara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Gastroparesis, Jaundice, Pancreatectomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francois Haddad is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Haddad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Referral may be required

    Respiratory Therapy At Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway Fl 3, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Preeti Singhal is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Singhal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, Fainting, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Oakland Care Center

    350 30th Street, Suite 411, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonia Garg is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Garg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 10 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.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland,, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Othman Aljohani is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Oakland,, California. Dr. Aljohani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Myocarditis, Heart Murmurs, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Aljohani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Alexander is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Cardiac Amyloidosis, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

    3100 San Pablo Ave, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Szady is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Szady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ingela Schnittger is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Schnittger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Schnittger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville,, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Knowles is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Emeryville,, California. Dr. Knowles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Heart Transplant, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Knowles is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Internal Medicine
    5915 Hollis St Ste B, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Smith 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 Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Neuromyelitis Optica, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 walnut creek, 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 walnut creek, 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 walnut creek, 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 walnut creek, 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 walnut creek, 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 walnut creek, 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 walnut creek, 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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