Whether addressing acute symptoms or managing chronic concerns, Coastal Cardiology physicians acknowledge each patient's leadership in identifying their healthcare goals. We believe our ability to provide exemplary care is strengthened when we work in collaboration with the patient, their family members and other healthcare providers. We demonstrate our respect and compassion by committing to continuous improvement, through constant education, ongoing training and frequent feedback. Dr. Bocchicchio is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmias, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Robert Doria has lived on the Central Coast and practiced Cardiovascular Medicine as a partner with Coastal Cardiology since 1990. His undergraduate education was obtained at the U.S. Air Force Academy and the University of California, Los Angeles. He attended graduate schools at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and UCLA where he studied radiation biology and radiation physics. He attended medical school at the University of Southern California. After residency in Internal Medicine, he completed his fellowship in Cardiology at the University of California, Irvine.While he practices all aspects of cardiology, his primary interests are in the treatment of coronary artery disease, interventional revascularization procedures, cardiac arrhythmias including treatment with pacemaker and defibrillator devices, and advanced congestive heart failure, including the use of device therapies for support and cardiac transplantation.Dr. Doria has received Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Interventional Cardiology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He was elected to Fellowship in the American College of Cardiology in 1990.Dr. Doria lives with his wife and three children and enjoys spending spare time with family activities, youth sports, basketball and snow skiing. Dr. Doria is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Mark Sada joined our group in 1997. He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and received his MD from the University of California at Irvine in 1989. Dr. Sada’s additional training was at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Dr. Sada is board certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology. His areas of interest include catheter-based treatment of coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease as well as carotid stenting, implantation of pacemakers, cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy. His hobbies include tennis and skiing.Learn More. Dr. Sada is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

I believe in Excellence in the art and science of healing the heart. Dr. Tway is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Andrea Tackett is a Cardiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Tackett is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Whether addressing acute symptoms or managing chronic concerns, Coastal Cardiology physicians acknowledge each patient's leadership in identifying their healthcare goals. We believe our ability to provide exemplary care is strengthened when we work in collaboration with the patient, their family members and other healthcare providers. We demonstrate our respect and compassion by committing to continuous improvement, through constant education, ongoing training and frequent feedback. Dr. Bandari is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I completed my residency in internal medicine at the University of California, Irvine, and a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute in New Orleans.  While at the Scripps Clinic, I completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology as well as a fellowship in Structural Heart Disease and Peripheral Vascular Interventions, receiving an additional year of formal training in transcatheter aortic valve replacement, Watchman left atrial appendage closure, ASD/PFO closure, mitral valve repair, and peripheral vascular interventions.I'm a past fellow-in-training member of the Interventional Scientific Council for the American College of Cardiology and a current member of the Interventional Writing Group. I'm also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI).My goal is to provide outstanding cardiovascular care to Bakersfield and the southern San Joaquin Valley. Dr. Thompson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Joel Lardizabal is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Lardizabal is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Lardizabal is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Fletcher is a California native and moved to the San Luis Obispo area in 1998. She received her M.D. degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1991. Additional training includes a Masters Degree in Public Health from Tulane University and Internal Medicine residency at Duke University. She did her Cardiology Fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California from 1995-1998. She is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology.She is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology with additional training in coronary CT angiography. Her areas of specialty include cardiac rehabilitation, preventative cardiology and noninvasive myocardial imaging with nuclear imaging and echocardiography. She is the director of Coastal Cardiology’s state of the art nuclear imaging laboratory. When not working she is busy running marathons or just running after her two children. Dr. Fletcher is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Ragesh Panikkath is a Cardiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Panikkath is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Atrial Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Panikkath is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Famularo is a Cardiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Cardiomyopathy.

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Dr. Niku grew up in San Luis Obispo as the son of two Cal Poly professors. He attended college at UCLA, where he received his B.S. in biochemistry in 2011. He then attended medical school at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, receiving his M.D. in 2016. He trained in Internal Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from 2016 to 2019 and in Cardiovascular Disease at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston 2019 to 2022.Dr. Niku is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Adult Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Cardiac CT. His professional interests include non-invasive imaging, valvular heart disease, and onco-cardiology (the management of chronic cardiac conditions in cancer patients). During his training, he participated in research projects examining the natural history and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and amyloid heart disease.In his spare time, Dr. Niku enjoys cooking, making ice cream, and playing music. Dr. Niku is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Damon Mcenroe is a Cardiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Peter Thom is a Cardiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hip Replacement.