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Cardiologists in San Diego, CA

Cardiologists specialise in the heart and blood vessels: rhythm, blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease. Below are 30 cardiologists with a practice in San Diego, California, from the federal NPI Registry, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Cardiologists in San Diego

  1. Olamide J. Oladipo, DO Cardiology San Diego, CA 92134
  2. Michael J. Ahlers Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  3. Jonathan R. Davis Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  4. David J. Shaw, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  5. Stewart L. Frank, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  6. Ajit B. Raisinghani, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  7. Alan Maisel, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92161
  8. William P. Mann, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92120
  9. Jerrold Glassman, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  10. Antoinette Birs, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  11. William F. Penny, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92161
  12. Daniel D. Kim, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  13. Thomas K. Ro, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  14. Nicholas J. Phreaner, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  15. Mary Z. Bechis, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92123
  16. Anil A. Patel, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92128
  17. Jiken M. Bhatt, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92123
  18. Laurence D. Favrot, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  19. Bruno R. Cotter, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  20. Robert S. Kumar, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92101
  21. Jenny Papazian, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92120
  22. Phong C. Hu, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92130
  23. David E. Gorelick, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92101
  24. Kevin R. King, MD, PHD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  25. Alan J. Bier, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92123
  26. Andrew M. Kahn, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103
  27. Andrew W. Appis, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92120
  28. Peder M. Shea, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92130
  29. Richard A. Katz, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92120
  30. Luis R. Castellanos, MD Cardiology San Diego, CA 92103

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see a cardiologist

Common reasons

  • Chest discomfort or pressure
  • Palpitations and irregular heartbeat
  • High blood pressure that is hard to control
  • High cholesterol and heart disease risk
  • Shortness of breath with activity

Signs it may be time

  • Your primary care doctor referred you
  • You notice palpitations, a racing or skipped heartbeat
  • You have a strong family history of heart disease
  • A watch or test flagged an irregular rhythm

How to get the most from your cardiologist visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • Home blood pressure readings, with dates and times
  • Any ECG or rhythm notifications from your watch
2

During: questions to ask

  • What does my heart rhythm or test result show?
  • What is my overall heart risk, and what changes it most?
  • Which symptoms mean I should call right away?
  • How should I track my heart rate or blood pressure at home?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • When palpitations or chest symptoms happen, and what you were doing
  • Resting heart rate and blood pressure
  • Exercise, sleep, caffeine and alcohol

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Cardiology care is mostly what you do between visits. Patterns in heart rate, blood pressure and symptoms over weeks tell your cardiologist far more than a single reading in the office. Apple Health already records much of this; the trick is seeing it next to how you felt. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next cardiologist appointment in San Diego with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

  • Log symptoms and side effects by talking
  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
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Questions

How do I find a cardiologist in San Diego?

This page lists 30 cardiologists with a practice in San Diego, California (ZIP codes 92101, 92103, 92120, 92123, 92128, 92130 and more), from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see a cardiologist in San Diego?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first cardiologist appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; Home blood pressure readings, with dates and times; Any ECG or rhythm notifications from your watch.

Do I need a referral to see a cardiologist?

It depends on your insurance. Many plans need a referral from your primary care doctor; others let you book directly. Check with your plan first.

When are chest symptoms an emergency?

Chest pain or pressure, especially with shortness of breath, sweating, nausea or pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back, needs emergency care. Call 911 rather than waiting for an appointment.

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