Nationally Recognized Cardiovascular Care in Modesto

As deaths and disabilities from cardiovascular disease rise steadily across the globe, it's time to make your heart and vascular health a top priority. The experienced heart doctors and dedicated staff at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto can diagnose, manage and treat various cardiovascular diseases to provide patients with a better quality of life.

As an award-winning heart care institute for over 55 years, Doctors Medical Center has a strong foundation with some of the most advanced care available today. The hospital has performed over 21,000 open heart surgeries and prides itself on having an experienced team of physicians, physician assistants, registered nurse assistants and dedicated nursing staff.

With a full range of cardiovascular services—patients can rest assured that their heart is in the right place at Doctors Medical Center.

What Is a Cardiologist?

Cardiologists diagnose, assess and treat patients with cardiovascular diseases. They improve a patient's quality of life after a life-changing event, such as a heart attack, heart failure or a heart rhythm disorder. Cardiologists also promote heart-healthy habits and disease prevention through a heart-friendly diet and lifestyle. Some cardiologists take up further training in:

• Interventional cardiology
• Adult congenital heart disease
• Cardiac imaging
• Electrophysiology, including ablation
• Electrical device therapy
• Heart failure, including cardiac transplantation and support devices

What Diseases Does a Cardiologist Treat?

Cardiovascular disease is a catch-all term for diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels. According to the World Health Organization, it is the leading cause of death globally. It's important to consult with a heart doctor as early as you can so that management, counseling and medication can begin. Early detection of the following cardiovascular diseases can be lifesaving:

• Angina
• Arrhythmias
• Heart murmurs due to heart valve disease
• Cardiomyopathy with heart failure, including pulmonary
• Edema
• Coronary artery thrombosis or myocardial infarction is often associated with hypertension and high cholesterol
• Diseases of the arteries, including atherosclerosis, arteritis and atheroma
• Congenital heart disease, such as a hole in the heart

You can do many things to prevent cardiovascular diseases, including addressing behavioral risk factors, such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity and alcohol abuse.

Are you at risk for cardiovascular disease? Take this free online heart health assessment to know when you need to see a cardiologist and prevent a future cardiac event.

Why Would You be Referred to a Cardiologist?

Heart disease tends to develop over time. Some people may have early symptoms long before they receive a severe diagnosis. Symptoms differ from person to person and are often not obvious. The following are some of the warning signs that can get you a referral to a cardiologist, especially if you have had a heart attack, heart failure or a family history of heart disease or high cholesterol:

• Chest pain along the front of the body between your neck and upper abdomen
• Shortness of breath even while resting or lying flat on your back
• Coughing or wheezing that won't go away
• Swelling in the legs, ankles or feet
• Narrowed blood vessels
• Feeling more tired than usual
• Fast or uneven heartbeat (palpitations)

If you have any of these symptoms, don't wait to see if the symptoms will go away or take too long to get medical attention. Call your healthcare provider right away.

Ready to give your heart that much-needed TLC? Let's help you navigate your heart journey. Fill out our request referral form, and we'll provide you with helpful information about our heart doctors and assist you in making an appointment.

Why Choose the Cardiac Care of Doctors Medical Center for Your Heart Health?

Poor cardiovascular health can put you on the sidelines and keep you from functioning at your best. The good news is that given the right care and treatments, heart patients can have a better quality of life and prevent further complications. Doctors Medical Center in Modesto offers advanced heart and vascular care services for various conditions. Let's help us put your heart at ease with safe and compassionate care.

Cardiac Care at Doctors Medical Center includes and offers:

• Valley Heart Institute – dedicated outpatient, diagnostic and multidisciplinary cardiology clinic
• Structural Heart Program – a comprehensive program offering advancements in minimally invasive treatment (TAVR, mitral clip,TMVR, PFO/ASD/VSD closures and Watchman)
• Open Heart Surgery with Endovascular Vein Harvesting
• Advanced Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation
• Lung and Heart Failure Program – ECMO, Impella, Veran and other screening and treatment options
• Diagnostic and Intervention – cardiac testing, cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention
• Leadless Pacemaker
• Peripheral Vascular Disease Treatment and Aortic Stent Grafting
• Heart Attack (STEMI) Receiving Center

Awards and Distinctions

• American Heart Association Accredited STEMI Receiving Center
• Recipient of the American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® Receiving Center Gold Level Recognition Award for Heart Attack Care
• Recipient of the American College of Cardiology Foundation's NCDR® ACTION Registry—GWTGTM Platinum Performance
• Achievement Award. This recognition documents Doctors Medical Center's success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients as outlined by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations
• An accredited Society of Chest Pain Center pioneer member
• U.S. News and World Report High Performing Hospital in heart failure, heart attack, diabetes, kidney failure, stroke and COPD

Watch this short video to learn more about cardiac care at Doctors Medical Center.

Insurances Accepted and Payment Plan Options

At Doctors Medical Center, we take cardiac care to heart.

Taking charge of your heart health means making important healthcare decisions. At Doctors Medical Center, we will provide you with all the information you need upfront, including financial obligations.

When it comes to matters of the heart, you want someone who understands you, so we made it easier for you to make payment arrangements that fit your budget through out-of-pocket prices and procedures for your peace of mind. Visit our pricing information and estimates page for an overview of your costs and options for a treatment or procedure.

If you're ready to begin your heart journey with us, we work with various insurance providers and offer flexible payment plans for most treatments and procedures. Please contact your insurance carrier directly if you have specific questions about your covered services and benefits.

To learn more about our extended payment plans and how we make healthcare more affordable, please call 833-850-5053 or watch this short video.

If you have an upcoming procedure or have been putting off a procedure, our dedicated staff is ready to address your questions and help make financial arrangements. For questions about billing, payment plans, pricing information and estimates, please visit our patient financial resources page for more details.

Find a Heart Doctor in Modesto

Your heart health can't wait. There's a lot you can do to protect your heart. Doctors Medical Center in Modesto is here for you to help you understand your risk or explore options to treat or manage symptoms if you already have a cardiovascular condition.

Let's help put your heart first. Please call 877-946-3604 or find a heart doctor near your location.

If you or someone has signs of heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Please don't delay care.