25 of the Best Pediatric Cardiologists Near Me in Oakland, CA
25 of the Best Pediatric Cardiologists Near Me in Oakland, CA
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University Of California At San Francisco
Jeffery Meadows is a Pediatric Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Meadows is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tetralogy of Fallot, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Angioplasty, and Stent Placement.
University Of California At San Francisco
Shafkat Anwar is a Pediatric Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Anwar is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, Dextrocardia, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Situs Inversus.
Fetal Treatment Center
Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi is a pediatric cardiologist with expertise in diagnosing and managing heart disease before birth. She holds the Benioff Professorship in Children's Health. Peyvandi founded and co-directs the Pediatric Healthy Hearts and Minds Program, which works to support long-term development and quality of life for children born with heart defects. Her team participates in national and international collaborative efforts to promote the well-being of these children. Peyvandi's funded research focuses on early markers of developmental outcomes in children born with heart disease. She directs the UCSF Pediatric Heart Center's cardiovascular research program, which aims to advance scientific understanding and innovative care in pediatric cardiovascular disease. Peyvandi earned her medical degree from New York Medical College and completed a residency in pediatrics at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She completed a fellowship in cardiology and an advanced fellowship in imaging and fetal cardiology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia before joining UCSF in 2013. She also has a master of advanced study degree in clinical research from the UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Peyvandi is a fellow of the American Heart Association and American Society of Echocardiography. She is a member of the Society for Pediatric Research. She has won numerous awards for her research and teaching at UCSF. Dr. Peyvandi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Fetal Edema.
Packard Childrens Health Alliance
Shiraz Maskatia is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Maskatia is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Atresia, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Heart Transplant, and Septoplasty.
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Scott Ceresnak is a Pediatric Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Ceresnak is highly rated in 123 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Transplant.
Arrhythmia Center
Ronn Tanel is a Pediatric Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Tanel is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Block, and Cardiac Ablation.
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Lisa Hornberger is a Pediatric Cardiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hornberger is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Pulmonary Atresia, and Transposition of the Great Arteries.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Othman Aljohani is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Oakland,, California. Dr. Aljohani is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Myocarditis, Heart Murmurs, and Heart Transplant.
Fetal Treatment Center
Dr. Hythem Nawaytou is a cardiologist who cares for children with pulmonary hypertension in the hospital as well as the clinic. He performs and interprets all types of echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart), including fetal echocardiograms (used to help diagnose and evaluate many heart conditions before birth). Nawaytou's research focuses on ways to better diagnose children with pulmonary hypertension and follow their progress over time. He also studies the use of echocardiography to evaluate heart function. Nawaytou earned combined bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery degrees at Cairo University's Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine. He completed a residency in pediatrics at State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, followed by a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at UCSF and a fellowship in advanced cardiac imaging at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. In his free time, Nawaytou enjoys painting. Dr. Nawaytou is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are High Blood Pressure in Infants, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cor Pulmonale, and Hypertension.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Dr. Walter Li is a cardiologist at the UCSF cardiology outreach clinic in Modesto, California. He specializes in treating adults and children with congenital heart disease or arrhythmias as well as patients with pacemakers. Li earned a medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed an internship and residency in pediatrics at the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center, a teaching hospital of the University of Southern California. He then completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital and a fellowship in pediatric electrophysiology at UCSF. Li is a member of the American College of Cardiology and Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society. Dr. Li is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, and Heart Murmurs.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Gregory Kurio is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Oakland,, California. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Kathleen Newkumet is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Oakland,, California. Her top areas of expertise are Kawasaki Disease, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Heart Murmurs.
Aimee LYNN Schimizzi M.D. Inc
Christiana Tai is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Berkeley,, California. Her top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Ventricular Septal Defects, and Heart Murmurs.
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Ziad Saba is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Oakland,, California. Dr. Saba is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Murmurs, Williams Syndrome, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
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Sanjay Vepa is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Vepa is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Fainting.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Mark Cocalis is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Cocalis is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Div Of Pediatric Cardiology
Kishor Avasarala is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Avasarala is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Ventricular Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, and Atrioventricular Septal Defect. Dr. Avasarala is currently accepting new patients.
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Karen Booth is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Booth is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), and Fainting.
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Emily Morell is a Pediatric Cardiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Morell is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are High Blood Pressure in Infants, Pulmonary Hypertension, DiGeorge Syndrome, and Congenital Heart Block.
UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital
Marica Baleilevuka is a Pediatric Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Baleilevuka is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Obesity in Children, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Aortic Regurgitation.
Gladstone Clinic Laboratory
Deepak Srivastava is a Pediatric Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Srivastava is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Attack, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Failure.
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Jennifer Perera is a Pediatric Cardiologist in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Perera is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Fainting.
The Permanente Medical Group Inc
Michael Tyndall is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Oakland,, California.
Kaiser Health Plan Pediatric PHY 118
Yen Bui is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Oakland, California.
Fetal Treatment Center
Dr. Neeru Kaushik is a pediatric cardiologist. Because she recognizes that a child's heart disease diagnosis can be isolating, her goal is to ensure patients and families know they are not alone and have a team supporting them. In her daily practice, she enjoys educating patients and families by discussing their diagnosis and unique needs, and she believes the best care comes from collaborating as a team to make decisions. She enjoys her varied roles as doctor, educator, advocate, coach, teammate and cheerleader. Kaushik's research interests include noninvasive imaging techniques, including fetal echocardiogram (ultrasound to examine the fetus's heart) and transesophageal echocardiogram (heart ultrasound in which the probe is passed into the esophagus for a clearer view). Kaushik earned her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She completed a residency in pediatrics at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, followed by a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where she served as chief fellow. She then completed an advanced fellowship in noninvasive pediatric cardiac imaging at Boston Children's Hospital, where she was senior fellow. She is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography. Her top areas of expertise are Myocarditis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Arrhythmias.
When should I see a Pediatric Cardiologist near Oakland, 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 Pediatric Cardiologist near Oakland, 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 do I find the best Pediatric Cardiologist near Oakland, CA?
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How does MediFind rank Pediatric Cardiologists near Oakland, 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 Pediatric Cardiologists near Oakland, 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 Pediatric Cardiologist in Oakland?
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 Pediatric Cardiologist search results page.
Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pediatric Cardiologist?
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 Pediatric Cardiologist near Oakland, 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 Pediatric Cardiologist?
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 Pediatric Cardiologist 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 Pediatric Cardiologists near Oakland, CA?
Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pediatric Cardiologist 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 Pediatric Cardiologist that offers video calls?
Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pediatric Cardiologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls).




