Need a cardiologist near Tustin?
Tightness in the chest on a morning run through Tustin Sports Park? An irregular rhythm you’ve been ignoring through the workweek? Implanted device that’s overdue for an interrogation? CACVI sees Tustin patients with all of those concerns, and we don’t make you sit on a six-week waiting list.
A heart diagnosis lands hardest on the spouse and the kids in the next room. Tustin families — whether you’ve been here since the MCAS days or moved into one of the newer Tustin Legacy or Columbus Square neighborhoods — deserve a cardiology team that treats the patient and the household. The Center for Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Interventions brings thirty-plus years of experience and more than 15,000 vascular and cardiac procedures to that conversation. Our Tustin-area cardiologists work in plain English.
Find out the cause of your heart condition.
From Tustin, our Beverly Hills office is about fifty minutes north on the 5. We use the in-office cardiac evaluation to map your symptoms to a working diagnosis and a plan you can act on. Conditions we treat regularly for Tustin and broader OC patients: coronary artery disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, post-heart attack (MI) management, arrhythmia including atrial fibrillation, mitral valve disease, and aortic valve disease.
Tustin Cardiac Specialists
A lot of Tustin cardiology patients tell us they wanted a second opinion outside of the OC hospital systems, or wanted a practice that could move faster on imaging and procedure scheduling. We see patients from across Tustin, Old Town, Tustin Ranch, and the bordering parts of Irvine and Santa Ana. The drive up the 5 is straightforward outside of rush hour, and we book most initial Tustin appointments inside two weeks.
Be prepared.
If anyone in your Tustin household has known cardiac risk — prior MI, low ejection fraction, a defibrillator already implanted — we recommend an AED at home. They’re not complicated to use, and they’re the difference in a ventricular fibrillation arrest.
For chest pain that won’t quit, sudden shortness of breath, or a rhythm that drops your blood pressure, call 911. For most of Tustin, EMS will route to Hoag Memorial Hospital Newport Beach — the nearest trauma center with full cardiac receiving. Do not drive yourself or attempt the I-5 north to Beverly Hills. Once you’re stable, call us so we can coordinate follow-up.
A first cardiology visit for a Tustin patient at CACVI is built around one face-to-face appointment in our Beverly Hills office. We start with a physical exam and a focused history — what you’re feeling, when it started, your meds, family heart history, prior workups from local OC providers if any. EKG and echocardiogram are done in-office at the same visit. We’ll order labs if they’re useful. Subsequent visits typically alternate between in-person (for imaging or procedures) and telehealth (for med adjustments and result reviews), so most Tustin patients only drive up the 5 a few times a year.
Protect your heart.
Trust Your Heart to Our Expert Care
Orange County’s cardiac risk profile looks healthier than LA’s on the surface — lower obesity rates, less smoking — but hypertension, sedentary work, and the high prevalence of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged OC adults still drive a steady rate of new coronary disease. Tustin’s median age has climbed as Tustin Legacy filled in, and with that comes the slow accumulation of plaque that nobody feels until it’s an event. We’d rather find it on imaging than on an ambulance run.
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 Tustin 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 Tustin patients choose CACVI
Our Los Angeles office at 8741 Alden Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90048 is ~50 min northwest via I-5 from Tustin. Patients commute via I-5 + CA-55 for cardiac evaluation, vascular care, and follow-up imaging.
- Same-week appointments — we keep capacity open for Tustin patients with acute symptoms (chest pain, palpitations, claudication).
- Hospital admitting privileges — our physicians have admitting/consult privileges at major hospitals serving Tustin, including Hoag Memorial Hospital Newport Beach (nearest trauma).
- Direct physician contact — not a call center. Dr. Vasim Lala, MD, FACC or Dr. Moinakhtar Lala, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI reviews every new Tustin case before the appointment.
- Insurance and Orange County medical groups — we accept most major commercial plans plus Medicare.
Frequently Asked Questions for Tustin Patients
How do I schedule an appointment from Tustin?
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-5 from Tustin.
Do you accept patients from Orange County?
Yes. We routinely see patients from Tustin 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 Tustin — the nearest emergency room for Tustin residents is Hoag Memorial Hospital Newport Beach (nearest trauma).
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 Tustin 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 Tustin-area specialist?
Call (310) 853-2222 for our Los Angeles office or request a consultation online. We see Tustin patients within 7–14 days for cardiac evaluation, palpitation workup, hypertension management, and vascular concerns.
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