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Dr. Natale specializes in the area of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. • See board certifications
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Dr. Natale's Reviews

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143 ratings, 95 with a written review

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This is the place !

If you have a wonky heart or arrhythmia Dr Natale and his group will fix it. I had persistent Afib, my local electrophysiologist said my case was too severe and there was nothing that could be done. He prescribed my tons of meds and sent me on my way. By the grace of God I learned of Dr Natale. I had an ablation at 46 years old and I am now 54 …. Zero Afiib never felt better in my life.. only drug I take is a baby aspirin every other day as Natale suggested. I owe Dr Natale my life !

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Ty Hill – Feb 18, 2025

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Pulse field ablation fixed what others said couldn

Dr. Natalie fixed my brother 20 years ago. He is still in rhythm. He suggested I go to him after I was going to another electroPhysiologist, he said he could do no more for me and put me on high levels of drugs that made me a zombie. Doctor natali and his wonderful staff corrected the issue quickly and precisely. I traveled 22 hours to get to his office and 22 hours to get back. Well, worth the time and effort! Thank you, doctor natali and all of your staff! The experience was absolutely.Wonderful I am still in rhythm. Hopefully getting off of the rest of the drugs.

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Lawrence Voegtlin – Aug 17, 2024

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Even good Doctors make mistakes

Cardiac perforation is a recognized complication of catheter ablation procedures, most commonly encountered during ablation of atrial fibrillation. My husband suffered a perforation due to human error. It happens! Not often, but when it’s your loved one 1% matters. What does this mean, and what are the symptoms? After less than 24 hrs after his discharge and verbal complaints of pain, his heart is bleeding out. Oxygen levels start to drop. After being rushed to the hospital cardiac arrest beginning. Over and over 4 times until he’s stable enough to be moved to a proper hospital. Organs begin to shut down. Emergency surgery can not be performed because no one is totally aware of what is happening, nor can he survive an operation. 4 days later, 3 more cardiac arrest until he passes. Human error! Doctors are not idols!

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Widow Cindi – Jun 19, 2024

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Amazingly skilled doctor.

Doctor Natale is a good listener and he is clear and reassuring, in what to expect from the procedures that he recommends.

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What could be improved

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Frankangelo – Oct 23, 2023

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Disrespect

I asked several times to test the video (for my remote appointment), and the staff just gave me a bunch of double-talk. When the appointment came, there was a problem with the audio, which could have been fixed had we tested.Additionally, I waited over an hour. Dr. Natale may be world-class, but they make a point of it, by disrespecting you.

What went well

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I didn't feel respected
Difficult to schedule appointment
Staff wasn't friendly
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Aug 13, 2023

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The place and doctor for difficul cases

I suffered from afib for 13 years and had 4 failed ablations, all lasting several hours. The last EP said my only hope was an AV node ablation. I knew this was overkill for paroxysmal afib with less than a 10% afib burden. I came from Michigan to find help from Dr Natale in 2018. After 22 minutes, he found and addressed the area causing the afib, and I've been afib-free ever since. For all his tremendous skill and knowledge, I found him to be very personable, willing to answer my questions completely and possessing a kind and caring attitude. Thank you, Dr Natale, for giving me my life back.

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May 21, 2023

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Successful Ablation for 10 years.

In 2013, after over 3 1/2 years of being treated with increasing doses of medication, my cardiologist in Oklahoma said I might be a good candidate for pulmonary ablation. This only happened after I had done research into it and finally mentioned it to him. I found Dr Natale from information I found on the Internet and his incredible success in the field. He was great. I had the procedure done and remained in the area for one day, and then continued on a trip that I planned to Green Country just south of Austin, Texas. I had no recovery period and was not sick or tired from the procedure. His nurse and all of the St David Hospital staff were wonderful. I can’t recommend the whole group enough. I think my original doctor would never have recommended the procedure without me asking. I’m a firm believer in a person taking responsibility for their health and choosing the best doctors and care providers.

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Paul – Apr 08, 2023

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Dr. Natale is the very best. His team is fantastic, as well. I was told I could not get an ablation because I was too high-risk. That didn’t intimidate Dr. Natale! During a video appointment, he told me that he would be happy to do an ablation on me, and he did. He also placed a Watchman in my heart to avoid future blood clots, which can lead to strokes. Also, I will be able to eventually reduce, if not eliminate, my blood thinner! Quite a relief! Dr. Natale is a genius and in a class by himself. He is the “expert’s expert”. Consider yourself blessed beyond belief to have him by your side if you are in the midst of a battle with heart arrhythmias.

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Karen Krupp – Feb 01, 2023

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My Highest Recommendation...

If you here, you are like me two and half years ago, doing your due-diligence. After suffering with AFIB for about 2 or 3 years I finally decided to try to pull the plug on it. I give my highest possible recommendation for Dr. Natale and Kelley, his PA, here in Thousand Oaks where I had the procedure done. The bottom line, 2+ years after the procedure, not any instance of AFIB. I was having 4 or 5 events, per week, recorded by my Pacemaker before the ablation and since the day of, (2+ years ago), not even one! i.e., Not even while I’m sleeping etc. So, the super gold star for that. As an added bonus Dr. Natale has a great bedside manner, makes you feel very comfortable, and laughs at more than 30% of my jokes which is at least 5 to 7 times more than any of my other health care providers. But it's serious business. So, make no mistake: His is a first-class operation from soup to nuts. I know it can come back and if it does my first call will be to Dr. Natale for "seconds".

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Seth Greenberg – Nov 11, 2022

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I would highly recommend anyone suffering from AFIB seek Dr. Natale. I live in California and after suffering from almost daily AFIB for many years and having two unsuccessful ablations in California, I was tired, I was frustrated. After much research, I was led to Dr. Natale as being the foremost specialist in the field. The staff was great, after reviewing my records Dr. Natale accepted the challenge of attempting to fix what two previous ablations didn't. In March of 2021, I flew to Austin and had an ablation performed by Dr. Natale, I have not had any AFIB since. Dr. Natale is professional, caring and takes a true interest in finding the best results.

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J. Borges – Nov 24, 2021

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I had my ablation March 10th 2021. And it has changed my life. I’ve been dealing with SVT since 2012 and heart arrhythmias as far back as I can remember... I did countless hours of research and spent a lot of time praying for discernment on choosing the best of the best when it comes to electrophysiologist and I know that I made the right choice in choosing Dr. Andrea Natale. We drove 7hr one way to go to Austin TX. And it was so worth it! Don’t settle when you can have the Best! It was the smoothest procedure I’d every had, the worst part was the fear before hand.

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Adam – Mar 20, 2021

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When Dr. Andrea Natale first came to my attention, I'd been suffering from afib and atrial flutter for 15 years and had undergone five (yes, FIVE) unsuccessful ablations with highly regarded electrophysiologists (EPs), and yet I was worse off than when I started. I was completely discouraged and didn't know what to do. That was until I learned of Dr. Natale. I was skeptical at first, but Dr. Natale was different. His demeanor, his confidence, and his reputation all spoke volumes. So I scheduled an ablation with him in 2017. His skill level was different too. Out of six ablations, his was the shortest procedure and also the only successful one. That was almost four years ago and I've been in perfect normal rhythm ever since without any drugs. Dr. Natale gave me my life back when no one else could. If you have afib, and especially if it's persistent or you've had failed ablations in the past, I strongly recommend you contact him. I sincerely wish I'd gone to him first.

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Carey G. – Mar 10, 2021

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I have been a patient of Dr. Natale's for 3 years now. I first learned about Dr. Natale and the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute from an AFIB patient advocate on a web forum, after a failed ablation in my home state. This 1st ablation left me with additional arrhythmias, in addition to atrial fibrillation. I checked my insurance plan, and Dr. Natale and St. David's hospital in Austin were both in-network. After REALLY doing my research this time, I discovered that Dr. Natale is by most accounts the leading electrophysiologist in the world. He has pioneered techniques and freely shares and teaches others around the world. It took a giant leap of faith to travel 1000 miles to see this man, but the relationship with him and the incredible people at TCAI/St David's has been, by far, the best health care experience in my life. You can expect world class healthcare from Dr. Natale and everyone at TCAI. Dr. Natale is an unassuming, caring and understanding doctor. His technical skills, expe

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AB – Feb 11, 2021

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My boyfriend had a stroke early in 2020 from AFib. We were referred to Dr. Natale by a close friend and can never thank her enough. Hands down he is the best electrophysiologist in the world. There is no other doctor we would trust more than Dr. Natale. He is highly respected by his peers: even our local cardiologist had wonderful things to say about him. When a cardiologist brags on another, that speaks volumes. In my opinion, he is a kind man who is professional and passionate about his work. He is a medical genius. We live 250 miles away and would travel even further if need be to see Dr. Natale. The trip was well worth it. My boyfriend’s AFib is gone after his ablation surgery and just last week Dr. Natale installed a Watchman device. We now have peace of mind knowing another stroke is highly unlikely . We are so grateful to Dr. Natale, his stellar staff and St. David’s Medical Center.

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Carol Kay – Dec 13, 2020

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One could not ask for anything better. He is one of a kind. Impeccable bed side manner, humble and a skill set that is well within the top 5 in the world. He definitively enjoys the "complicated cases". He is the one you want to consult with and, if necessary, proceed.

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Rob Grundfast – Nov 15, 2020

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Doctor Natale and his staff are simply the best!!! Dr. Natale did my ablation for my SVT 2 weeks ago and I’ve been feeling amazing since. I had so much fear and anxiety going into the procedure but Kelly his nurses was so amazing and patient with me and took her time to listen and calm my fears! I seriously feel so blessed and thankful for finding Dr. Natale and Kelly!

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Kristina – Jul 28, 2020

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Dr. Natale is a world class physician. I highly recommend him and his excellent staff.

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Jul 11, 2020

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Dr. Natale is an electrophysiology genius. He had to perform 3 ablations on me because he discovered I had a birth defect. He was persistent in telling me he would be successful in eliminating my need for drugs to control my A-fib. He was! The 3rd. ablation occurred back in 2009 and I have been in sinus rhythm ever since. I am forever grateful to Dr. Natale.

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Jim Dowling – Jul 10, 2020

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I traveled from Ok. to St. David’s Texas Arrhythmia Hospital for my Ablation With Dr. Natalie on July 2. Honestly, I would have traveled from the other side of the world. I wanted the best for my heart. After much research & meeting Dr. Natalie at the A-Fib Patient Conference in Dallas last year, (I recommend this conference for everyone with A-fib) I knew I was getting the absolute #1 BEST. He is dedicated, thoughtful & compassionate. I feel so blessed to have him as my Dr. I would like to thank Dr. Natalie, nurses & other medical professionals and staff & I hope they all can see this. Each of them collectively made my experience as easy and successful as it could be. On the day of my procedure each person I interacted with was confident & caring & I felt I was in very competent hands before & after the procedure. My Ablation procedure & recovery have been more than I can hope for & I attribute it to the excellent care I received. Thank you for the exceptional experience.

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Victoria Melodick – Jul 08, 2020

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I compare Dr. Natale a master in his field to Michelangelo and his art when it comes to the Ablation procedure Dr. Natale performed on me, and his exceptional attentive and professional staff is a direct reflection of his perfectionism and attention to detail in every respect during my stay at the hospital. I am so glad that I traveled all the way to the Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center. I have only praise for the entire experience while at the Institute.

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I am dedicated to my profession. I believe it is my mission in life. I give all of myself to make sure my patient's heart does what it's supposed to do.

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Andrea Natale M.D., F.A.C.C., F.H.R.S., F.E.S.C., Executive Medical Director, Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center Patients from around the world seek treatment from Dr....read more

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Locations

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia – Austin

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia3000 N Interstate 35 Ste 700 Austin, TX 78705

Cardiovascular Institute of Los Robles Health System

Cardiovascular Institute of Los Robles Health System227 W Janss Rd Ste 340 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Affiliated Hospitals

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
9888 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
Recipient of 15
hospital awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
3% higher than the national average
81%
Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
5% higher than the national average
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St. David's Medical Center
919 E 32nd St
Austin, TX 78705
Recipient of 86
hospital awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
3% higher than the national average
80%
Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
4% higher than the national average
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Los Robles Regional Medical Center
215 W Janss Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Recipient of 46
hospital awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
2% lower than the national average
75%
Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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