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The UCLA cardiovascular team cares for all types of heart and vascular conditions. Call 310-825-9011 to connect with a cardiovascular customer care specialist.

Our heart and vascular specialists are leaders in clinical care, education and research.

We treat heart and cardiovascular conditions with advanced techniques and excellent outcome rates.

Leadership

Physicians

Linda Demer, PhD
Linda Demer, MD, PhD
Adult Cardiology
Thomas Klitzner
Thomas Klitzner, MD
Jack H. Skirball Professor of Pediatrics / Medical Director, Pediatric Medical Home Program
Aldons Lusis, PhD
Aldons Lusis, PhD
Researcher
Yin Tintut, PhD
Yin Tintut, PhD
Adjunct Professor
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Marmar Vaseghi, MD
Adult Cardiology, Researcher
Yibin Wang, PhD
Yibin Wang, PhD
Researcher

Nurse Practitioners

Katrina Whalen, NP
Katrina Whalen, NP
Nurse Practitioner

Nurses/Social Services

Nicole Antonville, RN, MSN
Nicole Antonville, RN, MSN
Transition Nurse Coordinator
Jennifer Doliner, RN
Jennifer Doliner, RN
Nurse Coordinator
David Highfill, LCSW
David Highfill, LCSW
Social Worker

Research

Reid Ponder
Reid Ponder
Research Coordinator
Soraya Sadeghi
Soraya Sadeghi
Research Coordinator

Admin Support/Social Services

 Yvonne Jose
Yvonne Jose
Administrative Manager
Adriana Magallanes
Adriana Magallanes
Admin
Veronica Olmedo
Veronica Olmedo
Medical Coordinator

Fellows

Katia Marisa Bravo-Jaimes, MD
Katia Marisa Bravo-Jaimes, MD
Fellow
Prashanth Venkatesh, MD
Prashanth Venkatesh
Fellow

Emeritus Faculty/NP´s

John S. Child, MD
John S. Child, MD
Emeritus
Linda Houser, NP
Linda Houser, NP
Retired, Nurse Practitioner
Hillel-Laks
Hillel Laks, MD
Emeritus
Pamela D. Miner, RN, MN, NP
Pamela D. Miner, RN, MN, NP
Retired, Nurse Practitioner