Invasive Cardiology near Escondido, CA

Biography: Dr. Kamen Zakov, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Poway, CA. He is 80 years old. Dr. Kamen Zakov, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway, Palomar Health and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.

Biography: Dr. Lin received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Taipei Medical University. After concluding his internship and general surgery residency at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh Children Hospital and microvascular surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he completed thoracic surgery residency at Ohio State University Hospital and cardiac surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic. In Rochester, Minnesota he was deeply immersed in the covenant that rooted from Dr. William Mayo's Hippocratic tradition: The best interest of the patient is the only interest to be considered To apply, for the benefit of the sick, all measures which are required To remember that there is art to medicine as well as science, and that warmth, sympathy and understanding may outweigh the surgeon's knife To respect privacy of the patients. To take the awesome responsibility to save a life must be faced with great humbleness and awareness of my own frailty. After his cardiac surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Lin started his practice in San Diego. He was accepted as fellow of American College of Surgeons, American College of Cardiology, American College of Chest Physicians and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. His board certifications included: American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lin has participated in over 5000 heart operations. Since moving to San Diego, he had performed more than 2500 beating heart bypass surgeries without the need of heart lung machine. His surgical expertise include complex structural heart surgery, surgery for arrhythmia, surgery for great vessels, high risk coronary artery bypass, and thoracic surgery including lung cancer and video-assisted procedures.

Biography: Dr. Christopher Vanichsarn, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Escondido, CA. He is 40 years old. Dr. Christopher Vanichsarn, MD is affiliated with Palomar Health, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.

Biography: A native of New Jersey, Dr. Young E. Lee earned his M.D. and M.B.A from Tufts School of Medicine. Following medical school, he commissioned as an officer in the U.S Army and completed his residency training in internal medicine at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. He served 4 more years on active duty as a flight surgeon and internist with the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division before moving to California to complete his fellowship training in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Lee is committed to providing high quality, patient-centered care through shared decision-making and evidence-based medicine.

Biography: Dr. Daniel Mulvihill is a California native. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, he went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and earned the Dean's Award for Academic Excellence. Dr. Mulvihill completed his residency with honors in Internal Medicine from the University of California, San Diego. His postgraduate fellowship in Cardiology was completed at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Mulvihill is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, National Board of Medical Examiners, and has completed the NASPE (National Association for Sport and Physical Education exam). Dr. Mulvihill has been a practicing physician with Escondido Cardiology Associates since 1995. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American Medical Association, California Medical Association, San Diego County Medical Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

Biography: Dr. Andrew Chen was born and raised in the Bay Area, graduating from college at the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in integrative biology. He earned his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University after spending time as a personal fitness trainer and graduate student in physiological science at the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan and his cardiovascular disease training at the Scripps Clinic. Dr. Chen's clinical interests include promotion of optimal health through a sound diet and exercise, as well as management of lipids and atherosclerotic disease. His other areas of interest include valvular disease, heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias. His goal is to help educate his patients in a comprehensive manner so that they can play an active role in their healthcare. Outside of work, he enjoys resistance training, following the NFL, and spending time with his son and wife.

Biography: Robert W. Orr, MD, FACC, is a board certified physician specializing in Cardiology. As a Cardiologist, he specializes in the treatment, prevention and management of heart disease. Dr. Orr is a noted speaker and has worked extensively in television, hosting medical talk shows and lending his expertise to television news. In addition, he has done several on-camera cooking programs on heart healthy cooking. He also speaks French and Spanish, and has twice been selected as one of San Diego Magazine's Top Doctors, in 2010 and 2012. Dr. Orr earned his Medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in 1984. He completed his Internal Medicine internship and served his residency program through New York Medical College, Cabrini Medical Center, from 1985 to 1987. As Chief Resident, he was selected for a prestigious preceptorship, or mentorship program, under noted Cardiologist Dr. Frederick Feit. He went on to earn his Fellowship in Cardiology from SUNY at Buffalo in 1989. In addition to general Cardiology, Dr. Orr has special interest in non-invasive cardiology (stress testing, ECHO, TEE); invasive, non-interventional procedures, pacemaker implantation, aviation medicine, heart disease in women, and adolescent cardiology. Dr. Orr is a former Chief, Cardiology Division, of Tri-City Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Heart Association, San Diego Medical Society, and California Medical Association. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Orr, please call (760) 291-6861.