Cardiology for Huntington Beach and the OC coast
If you noticed chest discomfort during a morning paddle out at Bolsa Chica, breathlessness on the back nine at Meadowlark, or a racing heartbeat after coffee, those signs deserve a cardiologist who treats Huntington Beach patients regularly. CACVI sees Surf City residents living with a pacemaker or defibrillator, recovering from a recent heart attack, or wanting a real second opinion on a borderline study.
Heart disease changes your daily routine — your training plan, your travel, your sleep. CACVI has spent more than thirty years helping coastal Orange County patients adjust without losing the lifestyle they came here for. Our Huntington Beach cardiologists have completed over 15,000 vascular and cardiac procedures, and we make the I-405 drive worth it: same-week appointments, direct physician contact, and a plan that respects how you actually live.
Find out the cause of your heart condition.
The drive from Huntington Beach to our West 3rd Street office runs about 50 minutes on I-405 — pick a mid-morning slot and you skip the worst of the South Bay traffic. In a single visit our team runs a cardiac evaluation: EKG, echocardiogram, and a physician read the same day. We treat HB patients for coronary artery disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction (MI) follow-up, heart arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation (AFib) — common in the active retiree population around Seacliff and Edwards Hill — plus mitral valve disease and aortic valve disease. Statin management and post-event recovery account for a big share of what HB patients book.
Huntington Beach Cardiac Specialists
Plenty of capable cardiologists practice in Orange County. Huntington Beach cardiologists at CACVI earn the drive because we run a small practice on purpose — Dr. Khorsandi and Dr. Lala read your study, talk to you directly, and stay involved through recovery. Patients have flown in from outside the country for our team’s interventional work; the surfer from Goldenwest who needs an honest read on a borderline echo gets the same level of attention.
Be prepared.
Sudden cardiac arrest is survivable when bystanders act fast. HB lifeguard towers, the Pier, and the boardwalk all carry public-access AEDs — homes and beach-adjacent businesses should consider one too. An AED in the right hands can keep someone alive long enough for OCFA to arrive. For acute symptoms in Huntington Beach, the closest emergency room is Hoag Hospital Huntington Beach on Beach Boulevard.
If chest pain comes on hard or you feel a heartbeat that does not let you finish a sentence, dial 911 immediately. After you are stable, call us to set up follow-up cardiac care.
Most Huntington Beach patients take the I-405 north to our Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire office — count on roughly 50 minutes outside peak hours. The first visit covers the basics in one stop: a full physical, medical history (heart conditions in the family, current medications, prior procedures), in-office EKG, in-office echocardiogram, and labs when needed. You leave with a working diagnosis and a treatment plan, not a stack of orders for tests elsewhere.
Protect your heart.
Trust Your Heart to Our Expert Care
Cardiovascular disease causes a death in the U.S. roughly every 37 seconds. Coastal Orange County feels healthier than most of the country — the surfing, the golf, the lower obesity rates — but the same patients who walk into our office often have undiagnosed hypertension or familial hypercholesterolemia. A lifestyle that looks heart-healthy from the outside does not guarantee what is happening on the inside.
High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. About half of Americans (47%) have at least one of these three risk factors.
Our goal at CACVI is to help you achieve healthier living. As a stepping stone to healthier living, our physicians perform a variety of tests right here in our office. Our in-office diagnostic procedures can help our physicians and you determine a course of treatment that may help you improve your health and wellness for a better quality of living.
CACVI’s experienced cardiologists are determined to provide each patient with experienced, compassionate care as they work diligently to improve your health.
Dr. Moinakhtar Lala and Dr. Mehran J. Khorsandi
Meet Your Huntington Beach Cardiologists
The Center for Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Interventions (CACVI) is led by Dr. Khorsandi and Dr. Lala, who have over thirty years of practice with over 15,000 vascular and cardiac procedures performed. Our physicians are determined to provide each patient with experienced, compassionate care as they work diligently to improve your health.
Why Huntington Beach patients choose CACVI
Our Los Angeles office at 8741 Alden Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90048 is ~50 min northwest via I-405 from Huntington Beach. Patients commute via I-405 + CA-39 (Beach Blvd) for cardiac evaluation, vascular care, and follow-up imaging.
- Same-week appointments — we keep capacity open for Huntington Beach patients with acute symptoms (chest pain, palpitations, claudication).
- Hospital admitting privileges — our physicians have admitting/consult privileges at major hospitals serving Huntington Beach, including Hoag Hospital Huntington Beach.
- Direct physician contact — not a call center. Dr. Vasim Lala, MD, FACC or Dr. Moinakhtar Lala, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI reviews every new Huntington Beach case before the appointment.
- Insurance and Orange County medical groups — we accept most major commercial plans plus Medicare.
Frequently Asked Questions for Huntington Beach Patients
How do I schedule an appointment from Huntington Beach?
Call (310) 853-2222 or use our online contact form. New patient appointments are typically available within 7–14 days at our Los Angeles office — ~50 min northwest via I-405 from Huntington Beach.
Do you accept patients from Orange County?
Yes. We routinely see patients from Huntington Beach and the surrounding Orange County area at our Los Angeles location.
What symptoms warrant immediate evaluation?
If you experience chest pain lasting more than a few minutes, sudden shortness of breath, fainting, or stroke-like symptoms, call 911. Do not drive to our Los Angeles office serving Huntington Beach — the nearest emergency room for Huntington Beach residents is Hoag Hospital Huntington Beach.
What does an initial CACVI evaluation include?
physical examination, medical history review, EKG (in-office), echocardiogram (in-office), risk stratification, and a personalized treatment plan. Additional testing is scheduled based on findings.
Are your physicians board-certified?
Yes. Dr. Moinakhtar Lala, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI and our other physicians are board-certified with subspecialty training. Verify current certifications via the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Do you offer telehealth for Huntington Beach patients?
For follow-up visits, medication management, and test-result reviews — yes. For new patients we recommend an in-person initial evaluation at our Los Angeles office.
Ready to talk with a Huntington Beach-area specialist?
Call (310) 853-2222 for our Los Angeles office or request a consultation online. We see Huntington Beach patients within 7–14 days for cardiac evaluation, palpitation workup, hypertension management, and vascular concerns.
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