Are you searching for a cardiologist close to Laguna Beach?

Looking for experienced cardiologists in Laguna Beach? Are you suffering from chest pain or shortness of breath? Do you have a pacemaker or defibrillator? Have you recently had a heart attack?

Problems of the heart are very difficult, not just for the patient, but for their family as well. At the Center for Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Interventions, our Laguna Beach cardiologists have performed more than 15,000 vascular and cardiac procedures with endless dedication and while providing compassionate, personal care.

At CACVI, our board-certified cardiologists are committed to delivering expert cardiology care with compassion and excellence. We diagnose and treat a complete suite of heart conditions for both adult and pediatric patients. Whether you’re visiting us from Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Irvine, or surrounding California communities, our goal is to improve your heart health and overall well-being.

Our team can perform a cardiac evaluation in our office to look for an underlying cause for your symptoms, and assess heart function. We treat a variety of heart conditions for Laguna Beach patients, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, heart arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation (AFib), mitral valve disease and aortic valve disease to help you achieve healthier living.

Heart Conditions We Diagnose and Treat

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): This condition refers to blockages in the arteries supplying the heart, often causing chest pain or shortness of breath.
Heart Failure: This is a chronic condition where the heart can’t pump blood effectively, leading to fatigue, swelling, and breathing issues.
Arrhythmias: Abnormal heart rhythms that may cause palpitations, dizziness, or even fainting.
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Often silent, but a major contributor to cardiovascular disease if left uncontrolled.
Congenital Heart Defects: Structural issues present from birth, managed by our pediatric cardiology team.
Cardiomyopathy: Diseases of the heart muscle affecting the heart’s ability to pump*pump what? the answer is obvious but without the noun, it seems a bit awkward.
Valvular Heart Disease: Disorders affecting the heart valves that may require medical therapy or interventional cardiology procedures.

Diagnostic & Treatment Services in California

At CACVI, we provide advanced diagnostic and treatment services in Laguna Beach and throughout California, backed by over 30 years of experience in internal medicine and cardiovascular care. Our state-of-the-art technology and collaborative approach ensure every individual receives thorough, high-quality treatment.

Examples of our diagnostic and therapeutic services include:

EKG / ECG: Measures the heart’s electrical activity to detect abnormalities.
Echocardiogram: Ultrasound imaging of the heart to evaluate structure and function.
Stress Testing: Assesses heart performance under physical exertion.
Holter Monitoring: 24- to 48-hour portable ECG monitoring to detect irregular heart rhythms.
Cardiac CT & MRI: Advanced imaging for precise visualization of heart and vascular structures.
Medication Management: Tailored prescriptions to manage conditions like hypertension or heart failure.
Lifestyle Counseling: Support and guidance for heart-healthy changes in diet, exercise, and stress management.
Interventional Cardiology: Minimally invasive procedures such as angioplasty or stent placement to restore blood flow.

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Laguna Beach Cardiac Specialists

Recognized throughout the world of medicine, our Laguna Beach cardiologists have contributed immensely to the health and well-being of thousands of individuals across the globe. From international patients who have sought our expertise to the local Laguna Beach community, we take great pride and a sense of immense passion for our work in the field of cardiology.

Be prepared.

If you haven’t already, we do recommend that all homes and businesses learn how to use and buy AEDs (automated external defibrillators), which can be utilized to revive someone from sudden cardiac arrest.

If you have chest pain or suspect that you have a dangerously fast or chaotic heartbeat that is keeping your heart from supplying enough blood to the rest of your body (ventricular fibrillation), please call us today.

The initial evaluation of Laguna Beach cardiac patients consists of performing a physical examination and obtaining a medical history. During the physical examination, we look for an underlying cause for symptoms that have presented – such as chest pain or shortness of breath – and assess heart function. The medical history will include questions about heart problems or symptoms, family history, medication use and other medical conditions. We may also request laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood tests, in order to identify various conditions.

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Why Patients Choose Our Laguna Beach Cardiology Clinic

Patients from Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, and throughout Southern California choose CACVI because of our unwavering commitment to excellence in cardiology and internal medicine. Our clinic is staffed by board-certified cardiologists with years of experience diagnosing and treating a full spectrum of heart conditions, from heart failure to complex cardiovascular disease. We are proud to offer a complete suite of diagnostic tools and treatments, including advanced interventional cardiology services and specialized pediatric cardiology care provided by highly trained pediatric cardiologists.

Also, our modern facility is equipped with the latest technology in cardiac imaging, allowing our doctors to deliver accurate diagnoses and effective care plans tailored to each individual. Whether managing routine heart health or complex cardiac issues, we provide the highest quality care in a warm, supportive setting that prioritizes your comfort and well-being. Our approach to patient care emphasizes communication, education, and compassion, which are values that earn us the trust of both our patients and the referring physicians who count on our expertise.

New patients consistently highlight the ease of scheduling an appointment, the welcoming atmosphere of our office, and the attentiveness of our staff and medical team. We take great pride in helping individuals improve their health and quality of life, and we are committed to making every visit meaningful. From adult cardiology to pediatric heart care, our mission is to provide the most effective treatments, and deliver lasting results.

Conveniently located in the heart of Laguna Beach, our clinic is easily accessible to patients from Irvine, Mission Viejo, and beyond. We invite you to experience our compassionate approach to heart care and see why so many people trust CACVI with their cardiovascular health.

Trust Your Heart to Our Expert Care

On average, someone dies of cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 37 seconds in the U.S. There are 2,353 deaths from CVD each day, based on 2017 data.

American Heart Association

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.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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 Laguna 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.

What our patients say

4.3 Based on 22 Google reviews

Michael Prae

A little blonde Russian woman named Natasha asked me to post about her renal procedure. It was done by Dr. Khorsandi at CACVI. They took absolutely amazing care of her and went above and beyond to treat her terribly high blood pressure. They lasered her renal artery. After the procedure it wouldn’t stop bleeding so they ended up staying w her at the center until 9pm. That’s when they finally had to call the ambulance to move her to E.R. All of the staff were incredibly professional and their care was second to none. Dr. Lala promised her that her high blood pressure would go away. It has and now she’s throwing out all her old med’s just like Lala promised. This group of Doctors is like no other. If you have any of these cardiac issues then you’ve found your saving grace. No need to look any further. They were incredibly patient and helpful in every medical way possible. Natasha has found a new way of living. Without her terrible pounding migraines she had on a daily basis. 5 stars all the way. They deserve all the praise possible. They provided a miracle. Thank you Dr’s Lala & Khorsandi.

3 weeks ago Tarzana Read on Google

Nick Derian

On behalf of my father, a patient of CACVI, I wanted to acknowledge and praise the entire team of this organization for its outstanding surgical expertise and knowledgeable/warm supporting staff. We had gone through countless recommendations that all claimed there was only one last option for treatment, amputation. That news is devastating for anyone to hear, and resulted in my father having little faith that the quality of his life would ever be the same... All that changed the moment we had our first interaction with this organization. The care, knowledge, and most importantly hope that there was still options if we acted fast was single moment that turned this entire nightmare around. Thank you CACVI for being the single most important piece to solving my father's health crisis. Dont think twice, make the appointment and atleast go meet and see them-- for us it was the moment that changed the trajectory of our situation forever for the better.

a month ago Tarzana Read on Google

Matt Golad

I’m 41 years old, and I have something called May-Thurner’s Syndrome. However, it wasn’t until I saw Dr. Vasim Lala a couple years ago that I was diagnosed with it. May-Thurner’s syndrome is when the main veins that split off into your legs is compressed by the main arteries that split off into your legs. The result is that the blood that should be coming back up through the leg veins pools at your ankles. My whole life until I was diagnosed, I was lethargic. My legs felt heavy. I started to develop purple bruising around my ankles in my twenties. I started to get varicose veins on my calves. I thought this was normal. I was living on “hard mode” and didn’t know it. If I was on my feet for extended periods of time, my legs would swell a lot. I thought maybe I need to lose some weight. When I started teaching a few years ago, I would be on my feet 6-8 hours a day. One day, I got home, and my left leg was so swollen my wife was concerned I had a blood clot. I went to the emergency room, and thankfully it was just superficial. I temporarily went on blood thinners and was recommended to see Dr. Lala. He changed my life. I’d shown my purpling ankles to GP’s. They’d seen my varicose veins. But none if them put all the signs together until I saw Dr. Lala. He diagnosed me with May-Thurner’s syndrome and recommend we put stents in my veins to prevent them from being compressed by the arteries. So we did the surgeries. Out patient procedures. My legs stopped swelling a lot. I started wearing compression socks. I had to be on blood thinners for a year, but eventually I was able to stop taking them which was great. But I still had varicose veins in my legs because they had widened from the blood pooling in them for years. I’ve had two ablations per leg since them, which closes the affected veins, and I’ve got a new lease on life. My legs feel lighter. They don’t swell nearly as much. The varicose veins have disappeared. Now, I’m lighter on my feet. I’m not lethargic. There’s a pep in my step. I have one more ablation each being scheduled. I’m thankful for Dr. Lala and his incredible team at CACVI for their diagnosis and treatment. It truly changed my life.

4 months ago Tarzana Read on Google

PAK SHIP ALL

On August 27, 2025, I had my leg Angio done with Dr. K. who is best of the best. Amazing Doctor and extremely knowledgeable. The nurse who helped me, JULIAN she has a very kind heart. She has a lot of knowledge and made me feel extremely relaxed. She went above and beyond her responsibilities. It seems God made her to be kind and caring for all the patients. I salute her and look forward to having same nurse for procedure in my other leg. I came home with a big Smile. Thank you Thank you Thank you

10 months ago Tarzana Read on Google

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