Dr. Stewart Allen brings considerable training and expertise in general and interventional cardiology. He was trained at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and completed fellowships in clinical cardiology, cardiovascular research and interventional cardiology.
Dr. Allen’s expertise includes advanced coronary interventions, peripheral artery interventions, transcatheter aortic valve replacement and pacemaker placement. He predominately uses the radial artery for heart catheterizations, a technique that patients have overwhelmingly preferred in clinical trials. In addition to practicing as an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Allen has a strong interest in a patient specific, preventative approach. He has served as a spotlight series speaker for the American Heart Association and has given numerous lectures on preventative health and risk factor modification. He has also been designated as a specialist in clinical hypertension by the American Society of Hypertension. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology. Most recently, he has been appointed Medical Director of Cardiology for the Adventist Heart Institute.
Board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist Matthew Cain, MD, FHRS, is dedicated to helping patients with difficult to treat cardiac conditions by providing procedures and therapies to significantly improve their quality of life.
As a cardiac electrophysiologist, a key area of focus is diagnosing and treating heart rhythm conditions, which is when a patient’s heart beats too fast or too slow. After diagnosis, patients may require a pacemaker, cardiac ablation, defibrillation and possibly medication.
Dr. Cain has extensive medical education and training, plus multiple post-graduate certifications. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia followed by an internship and residency in internal medicine from the University of Chicago. He went on to complete fellowships in cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas.
Today he is certified in cardiac disease and cardiac electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS). During his career he also has served as a clinical instructor at the University of Chicago and a medical director at a Dallas-based hospital system. Additionally, he has published his work in peer-reviewed journals and presented at medical meetings.
Dr. Cain feels great reward and satisfaction from the positive impact he is able to provide patients on a day-to-day basis, often with immediate results.
Dr. Kime, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon through the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. His interests include aortic surgery both open and endovascular, coronary surgery, valve repair and replacement and ECMO. Dr. Kime received his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago. He completed his internship and residencies at University of Southern California where he served as the Administrative Chief Resident for Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dedicated to his field, Dr. Kime is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and has engaged in research and academics with articles, editorials and poster presentations. Offering advanced care to address complex cardiovascular conditions, Dr. Kime looks forward to partnering with you in the care of your patients.
Dr. Clavijo is widely recognized as a leader in the field of interventional cardiology with extensive experience in performing complex minimally invasive percutaneous coronary, cardiac structural/valvular, and vascular interventions. He has participated in more than 40 clinical and interventional studies and authored more than 80 articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed medical journals, as well as multiple book chapters. Dr. Clavijo is frequently invited to speak and teach about complex cardiac and vascular interventions.
Prior to joining Adventist Health, he was instrumental in developing a structural cardiology program for a Central Coast-based hospital. He also spent 15 years as a professor of cardiology at the University of Southern California. Originally from Colombia, Dr. Calvijo is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Monica Divakaruni earned her medical degree from University of California San Francisco School of Medicine in San Francisco, CA. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Stanford University Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident. In addition, she completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at Stanford University Medical Center. She is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology.
Focusing on innovative treatment options, Dr. Divakaruni keeps at the forefront of new diagnostic testing and the most advanced cardiac catheterization techniques available, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement. She predominately uses the transradial approach for cardiac catheterization which provides patients with a shorter, more comfortable recovery and a reduced risk of bleeding.
Dr. Divakaruni is an expert in women’s heart disease and is passionate about providing all aspects of cardiac care – from education and prevention to diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Susan Eisenberg is a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist specializing in innovative ablative procedures for arrhythmias. Dr. Eisenberg has nearly three decades of experience and is highly respected by her peers for her skill and collaborative and individualized approach to patient care.
Dr. Eisenberg earned her medical degree from New York Medical College and continued on to do her internship and residency at University of California San Francisco, where she later completed a fellowship. She has published research and presented internationally on atrial fibrillation and cardiac care.
Dr. Eisenberg is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Before joining the Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute she served as medical director of the John Muir Health Cardiac Rhythm Center.
Dr. Maia Eng has dedicated her career to the screening, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. She helps her patients understand and manage their condition through lifestyle changes and treatment options that align with their personal health goals. Some of the most common conditions she works with are coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias, among others.
A graduate of the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Dr. Eng completed her residency, a cardiovascular medicine fellowship and a cardiovascular imaging fellowship at the University of California Davis. She is board certified in internal medicine as well as cardiovascular disease.
Board-certified physician Michael A. Gaglia, Jr., MD, specializes in interventional cardiology. He treats a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis, and superficial venous insufficiency, among many others. He has a particular interest in limb preservation in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
With care and compassion for every patient, Dr. Gaglia brings significant experience to his practice. An expert in highly-specialized cardiology treatments and procedures, he has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed articles, authored book chapters, and edited the textbook “Antiplatelet Therapy For Vascular Disease.” He has also served as Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of New Mexico.
He enjoys running, hiking, golfing, traveling, and reading about history. He and his wife, also a physician, have two teenage sons.
Dr. Lakshmi Nair, FACC, is a highly-trained, dedicated general cardiologist who is part of the Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute physician team. Dr. Nair brings nearly two decades of training and experience to serve Mendocino County patients with compassionate, patient-centered care. Dr. Nair is triple board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and nuclear cardiology. As a cardiologist with a patient-first philosophy, Dr. Nair prioritizes education and collaboration with her patients and fellow providers. She was in private practice prior to joining the Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute.
Dr. Jeong Sik Park received his medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea. After an internship and residency at Seoul National University Hospital, Dr. Park completed a fellowship and residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography.
Dr. David R. Ploss is a board certified cardiologist with over twenty years of active practice experience. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, graduating in 1987. He completed a residency in internal medicine at University of California San Francisco followed by a fellowship in cardiology at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, CA. He then completed a second fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.
Prior to joining the Adventist Heart Institute, Dr. Ploss grew the Pacific Heart Group to become the largest cardiology practice in Humboldt County. He has served in many leadership roles throughout his career, including Chief of Staff and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. His most recent leadership role is Chief of Medicine for Ukiah Valley Medical Center. Dr. Ploss assisted the Community Health Clinic System and St. Joseph Hospital to develop and direct a community Congestive Heart Failure Clinic in Humboldt County. Prior to this, Dr. Ploss was at the Dayton Heart Center in Dayton, Ohio where he developed the cardiac electrophysiology program.
Dr. Ploss brings with him many years of excellence and experience. He is an active member of the Heart Rhythm Society, American College of Cardiology and the American Medical Association. He is interested in the arts and local politics and previously served as president of the Redwood Art Association.
Dr. Tanganyika is a board-certified cardiologist with extensive experience in general and non-invasive cardiology. He grew up in Zimbabwe at a time when the nation’s healthcare delivery system was significantly impacted by political and economic decline. Despite the deterioration of the universal healthcare system, he also had the opportunity to witness the resilience and grit of medical professionals as they cared for vulnerable populations.
Dr. Tanganyika manages general cardiology conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure and coronary artery disease. Making a difference in the lives of his patients and teaching them about their heart concerns is a passion for Dr. Tanganyika, who believes that reliable information can improve a person’s health and quality of life.
Dr. Tanganyika is fluent in English and Shona.
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