3 Best Cardiologists in Oceanside, CA

"Dr. Karim El-Sherief is board-certified in cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his internship at the University of Southern California. Dr. El-Sherief completed his residency at LAC+USC Medical Center (now USC/Los Angeles General Medical Center). He then pursued a fellowship in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease at the University of California, San Francisco – Fresno. He served on the USC Internal Medicine Educational Steering Committee from 2006 to 2009 and was Chief Cardiology Fellow from 2011 to 2012. Dr. El-Sherief currently practices at Heart Care Associates and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic.

"Dr. Anitha Rajamanickam graduated from Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York after completing a two-year fellowship in Complex Coronary, Peripheral, and Structural Heart Interventions. She is board-certified in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Endovascular Medicine, CT Angiography, Hypertension, Lipidology, as well as Interventional and General Cardiology. Dr. Rajamanickam is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. She has authored a textbook on interventional cardiology and has published research in the field. Fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Tamil, she ensures effective communication and fosters a comfortable environment for her patients. Affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center, Dr. Rajamanickam works closely with a team of healthcare professionals to provide high-quality cardiovascular care.

"Dr. Pargol Samani is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease. She earned her medical degree from Isfahan University, completed her residency at Wayne State University, and finished her fellowship at Kettering Medical Center. Dr. Samani focuses on invasive cardiac procedures, including transesophageal echocardiography as well as electrical and chemical cardioversions. Her special interests include the prevention of heart disease, patient education on heart health and wellness, and the treatment of complex conditions such as high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetic heart disease. She is committed to delivering comprehensive heart care by developing personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs and health goals. Dr. Samani takes time to listen carefully, assesses each patient's overall health and well-being, and strives to support both short and long-term health outcomes. She is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. Dr. Samani has hospital privileges at Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.