Cardiology care for West Covina patients, a 10 down the freeway
West Covina patients usually reach us by I-10 west — about 30 minutes door to door at off-peak. We see San Gabriel Valley patients for chest pain that started on the job, palpitations that woke them up, the swelling and shortness of breath that come with worsening heart failure, and pacemaker or defibrillator checks. Recent heart attack? We can usually get you in inside a week.
The San Gabriel Valley is multigenerational households, working-class incomes, and a tight web of family doctors and community clinics. When a parent gets a cardiac diagnosis here, the whole household feels it. Our West Covina cardiologists — Dr. Khorsandi and Dr. Lala, with more than thirty years and 15,000+ procedures between them — review every new West Covina chart in advance and run the appointment as a conversation, in plain English (and with translators when the family prefers).
Find out the cause of your heart condition.
Our Beverly Hills office handles the in-office cardiac evaluation in a single morning — EKG, echocardiogram, and findings reviewed before you head back east on I-10. Our West Covina patient panel includes a high share of patients living with diabetes, hypertension, and a family history that goes back generations — the cardiac conditions that follow are familiar territory: coronary artery disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction (MI), heart arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation (AFib), mitral valve disease, and aortic valve disease.
West Covina Cardiac Specialists
CACVI’s West Covina cardiologists have built a steady San Gabriel Valley patient base over the last decade — not by being closest, but by being thorough. We coordinate routinely with the cardiology teams at Emanate Health Queen of the Valley and with primary care groups across West Covina, Covina, La Puente, and Baldwin Park. Insurance acceptance is broad (most commercial PPOs plus Medicare), and we work with the IPAs the SGV uses.
Be prepared.
An active emergency in West Covina — chest pain, collapse, stroke symptoms — means 911 to Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital on Bonita Avenue, not a drive west on I-10. Office buildings on Garvey, the Plaza West Covina, and the medical office plazas near the hospital should keep an AED on site; bystander defibrillation in the first three to five minutes is the difference between survival and not.
For chest pain that will not pass, a fast or chaotic rhythm (possible ventricular fibrillation), or a fainting spell, call 911 first and our office second — we will be in touch with the ED cardiologist for the handoff.
For West Covina patients we structure the first visit around one I-10 trip. Physical exam, full history (diabetes control, hypertension medication list, family history three generations deep where relevant, recent ED visits), in-office EKG, and an echocardiogram the same morning when warranted. Blood work (lipid panel, BNP, A1c if not recent, troponin if the story calls for it) is drawn at the office. Results route to your primary care provider in West Covina or the SGV inside a week, and we call you directly if anything urgent shows up.
Protect your heart.
Trust Your Heart to Our Expert Care
Cardiovascular disease still kills roughly one American every 37 seconds. The risk profile we see in West Covina patients leans toward a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes, undertreated hypertension, and strong family histories — a stack that drives higher heart disease rates across the San Gabriel Valley. Most of these patients are catchable early if the first cardiology visit happens before the ED visit, not after.
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 West Covina 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 West Covina patients choose CACVI
Our Los Angeles office at 8741 Alden Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90048 is ~30 min west via I-10 from West Covina. Patients commute via I-10 for cardiac evaluation, vascular care, and follow-up imaging.
- Same-week appointments — we keep capacity open for West Covina patients with acute symptoms (chest pain, palpitations, claudication).
- Hospital admitting privileges — our physicians have admitting/consult privileges at major hospitals serving West Covina, including Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital.
- Direct physician contact — not a call center. Dr. Vasim Lala, MD, FACC or Dr. Moinakhtar Lala, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI reviews every new West Covina case before the appointment.
- Insurance and LA County medical groups — we accept most major commercial plans plus Medicare.
Frequently Asked Questions for West Covina Patients
How do I schedule an appointment from West Covina?
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 — ~30 min west via I-10 from West Covina.
Do you accept patients from LA County?
Yes. We routinely see patients from West Covina and the surrounding LA 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 West Covina — the nearest emergency room for West Covina residents is Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital.
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 West Covina 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 West Covina-area specialist?
Call (310) 853-2222 for our Los Angeles office or request a consultation online. We see West Covina patients within 7–14 days for cardiac evaluation, palpitation workup, hypertension management, and vascular concerns.
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