Business Details
Premier Outpatient Cardiology & Vascular Care in El Centro
California Heart & Vascular Clinic is a specialized outpatient center dedicated to delivering advanced cardiac and vascular care. Our team of board-certified professionals focuses on minimally invasive procedures, ensuring patients receive expert diagnostics and treatments without hospital admission or overnight stays. We prioritize personalized attention, combining cutting-edge technology with compassionate care to address individual patient needs.Our founder, Dr. Athar Ansari, has pioneered outpatient vascular interventions, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and patient convenience. With over two decades of experience, we serve San Diego and the Imperial Valley, offering streamlined processes, transparent communication, and a commitment to exceptional clinical outcomes.
Services
Cardiac Diagnostics
Vascular Interventions
Pacemaker Services
Endovascular Procedures
Cardiac Interventions
Echocardiograms
Stent Placements
Peripheral Artery Treatments
Atrial Fibrillation Care
Nuclear Perfusion Tests
Highlights and features
- We specialize in minimally invasive outpatient vascular and cardiac interventions.
- Our team includes board-certified experts with decades of clinical experience.
- We offer personalized care with a focus on patient education and comfort.
- Our clinic utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies.
- We prioritize transparency with minimal paperwork and streamlined processes.
Services
Cardiac Diagnostics
Our cardiac diagnostics include EKGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests to assess heart function and detect abnormalities. These non-invasive tools help us create tailored treatment plans, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective management of cardiovascular conditions while minimizing patient discomfort.
Vascular Interventions
Vascular interventions address peripheral arterial disease using minimally invasive techniques like angioplasty and stenting. These procedures improve blood flow, reduce symptoms, and lower complication risks compared to traditional surgery, enabling faster recovery in an outpatient setting.
Pacemaker Services
We provide comprehensive pacemaker and ICD implantation, monitoring, and follow-up care. Our team ensures devices are properly programmed, batteries are replaced as needed, and patients receive guidance on maintaining device functionality and safety in daily life.
Endovascular Procedures
Endovascular procedures treat complex vascular conditions through small incisions, using catheters to address issues like carotid or renal artery blockages. This approach reduces recovery time, lowers infection risks, and avoids lengthy hospital stays while delivering long-term vascular health benefits.
Cardiac Interventions
Our cardiac interventions include coronary angioplasty, stent placement, and atherectomy to treat blocked arteries. These procedures restore blood flow to the heart, alleviate chest pain, and reduce heart attack risks, performed safely on an outpatient basis.
People
Dr. Athar Ansari
Founder & Cardiologist
Dr. Ansari is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with over 25 years of experience. He pioneered outpatient vascular interventions and directs California Heart & Vascular Clinic, emphasizing innovative, patient-centered care.
Mobin Malik
Cardiologist
Dr. Malik is a board-certified cardiologist with expertise in vascular medicine and echocardiography, contributing to comprehensive cardiovascular care and patient education at the clinic.
Viviana Antunez
Family Nurse Practitioner
Viviana Antunez specializes in vascular and cardiac patient management, offering individualized care plans and supporting treatment continuity for patients with chronic cardiovascular conditions.
Carlos A Ridaura
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carlos Ridaura assists in vascular assessments and patient education, ensuring high standards of care delivery and adherence to clinical protocols for all cardiac and vascular procedures.
Cynthia Nunez
Office Manager
Cynthia Nunez oversees administrative operations, ensuring efficient patient scheduling, insurance coordination, and support for clinical staff to maintain the clinics personalized service approach.
Questions
What cardiology services are offered at California Heart & Vascular Clinic?
We provide diagnostics (EKGs, echocardiograms), vascular interventions, pacemaker management, endovascular procedures, and cardiac interventions in an outpatient setting.
Do I need a referral to schedule an appointment?
Some insurance plans require referrals; check with your provider. Our team assists with insurance verification during scheduling.
Are your facilities accredited for cardiovascular care?
Our clinic meets rigorous safety standards for outpatient vascular and cardiac procedures, though specific accreditations aren’t mentioned in provided materials.
How does your clinic handle emergency cardiac situations?
We recommend calling 911 for emergencies. Our outpatient services focus on scheduled diagnostics and non-emergent treatments.
Can I travel with a pacemaker or ICD after treatment?
Yes, with medical clearance. Carry your device ID card and inform security about implanted devices during travel screenings.
What vascular conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in peripheral artery disease, carotid artery stenosis, and renal artery blockages using minimally invasive endovascular techniques.
Reviews (4)
Hehe Sksks
Oct 09, 2021
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DRs here are great 10/10 but staff 3/10 most are rude and the wait is extreeeeemely long, plan on sitting in the waiting room for 3+ Hrs for no absolute reason.
John Duffy
Jan 29, 2021
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Took me way too long to get through all of the red tape and front desk receptionist bureaucracy to finally get all the tests done and see the doctor. The front desk staff are rude and incompetent. If it wasn't for Dr. Tariq I'd of given this place zero stars - he is professional and honest and caring. Then, after finally getting the feedback that my heart was okay I get saddled with a medical bill of almost $700.00 after my insurance! Overall, basically an unpleasant experience that I will avoid in the future by not returning there again. I refuse to expose myself to poor treatment by their front desk and I cannot afford any more outrageous medical bills like the one I just got!
Corey Ford
Jun 24, 2020
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A friend of mine had a procedure done here and it saved his life. This doctor could practice in any part of the world and he chooses to serve our people of El Centro. You should feel confident and at ease making an appointment. The staff is courteous and the office is well run.
Eric Erickson
Jan 09, 2020
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I was very pleased with my experience at California Heart and Vascular Clinic in El Centro. I can be a very harsh critic of a doctors office and especially the attitude of the staff. This time was a world away from any previous Dr. office experiences elsewhere. It was such a surprise and pleasure to be treated with the highest level of professionalism and care. They made me feel like I was in safe hands and eveni made me smile when I left, so you can believe they are among the very best in their field. I would highly recommend California Heart and Vascular to all my family and friends. A big thank you to all of them.
