Director & Co-Directors Welcome
Welcome to the UCLA Women’s Cardiovascular Health Center. We are committed to tackling the number one killer of women; heart disease. Our center offers a unique program specifically focused on promoting and sustaining cardiovascular health in all women. We are dedicated to promoting the prevention of cardiovascular disease through a holistic approach towards mindful healing including resources for healthy diet, and stress relieving options for your overall health and wellbeing.
The UCLA Women’s Cardiovascular Health Center specialize in treatment of cardiovascular conditions in women, management of cardiovascular risk in women, and provides education and resources about cardiovascular health for our entire community through engaging programs such as “Let’s Talk”, “Taste of Health” and more. Our group of extraordinary Health Care Professionals are here to provide the best care for you, please take a moment to meet our Expert Team and read more ‘About our Center’, ‘Mission’ and ‘Services Provided’.
Karol Watson, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine/Cardiology
Co-director, UCLA Program in Preventive Cardiology
Director, UCLA Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Health Program
Tamara Horwich, MD, MS
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine / Cardiology
Co-Director, UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center
Marcella Calfon Press MD, PhD
FACC, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
Co-Director, UCLA Women’s Cardiovascular Health Center
Anne Saltzman, PsyD
Cardiac Psychologist
Janki Shah, MD
Director, North West Valley Women's Heart Health Program