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Nassir Azimi, MD, Cardiology, La Mesa, CA

NassirAAzimiMDFACC, FSCAI, FASNC

Cardiology La Mesa, CA

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Peripheral Endovascular Interventional Cardiology

Internist, Cardiologist, Nuclear cardiologist, and Interventional cardiologist

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  • Office

    8911 La Mesa Boulevard
    Suite 101
    La Mesa, CA 91942
    Phone+1 619-567-7400
    Fax+1 877-939-9674

Summary

  • I am an award winning quadruple board certified cardiologist practicing preventative cardiology, general cardiology and interventional cardiology. I am also doing congenital heart disease and interventions for structural heart.

    I perform peripheral procedures and interventions. I am board certified in internal medicine 2001 and 2012, in cardiology 2004 and 2014 and interventional cardiology in 2005. I am also board certified in nuclear cardiology 2013.

    My philosophy of patient care is to focus on the whole patient rather than any particular organ.
  • How This California Mom Survived 3 Cardiac Arrests: 'I Want Women to Hear My Sto

    https://news.yahoo.com/california-mom-survived-3-cardiac-170259156.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

    My heart attacks Ep.1

    Introductory video about me and my experience.

    Two "Construction" Workers Saved My Life

    So throughout my life I've experienced many landmark events. Getting a driver's license at 16; registering for the draft at 18; my first (legal) drink at 21; fi

    Surgery to Repair Hole in Patient's Heart

    Nancy undergoes heart surgery at Sharp Grossmont Hospital to repair patent foramen ovale or a hole in the heart. To learn more about Sharp's Heart and Vascular

    The Hands of God and San Diego Healthcare

    In mind of our recent celebration of Easter, the Bible tells us in scripture of people who rose from the dead. Two people easily come to mind: Lazarus, who was

    Dr. Nassir Azimi of Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    Dr. Azimi of Sharp Grossmont Hospital Photos by Stunning Photography The heart wants what the heart wants... but what if your heart isn't healthy? For those suf

    From hospital volunteer to med student

    Med student Sam Razook with his friend and mentor, Dr. Nassir Azimi, a cardiologist affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Growing up in Iraq, former Sharp G

    Heart Attack Video: John's Story

    Every minute counts during a heart attack. Go behind the scenes as Dr. Nassir Azimi and a team of caregivers work quickly to save John's life in Sharp Grossmont

    John's Heart Attack Story

    Every second counts during a heart attack. Go behind the scenes to see Dr. Nassir Azimi and a team of caregivers work quickly to save John's life in Sharp's hig

    Dr. Nassir Azimi, Interventional Cardiology

    Dr. Nassir Azimi, is a San Diego Interventional Cardiology doctor affiliated with Sharp HealthCare. To learn more about Dr. Azimi, visit https://www.sharp.com/s

    Sharp Patient Receives Treatment for Heart Condition

    Jenna, a patient at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, has a small hole in her heart, a heart condition called patent foramen ovale (PFO). Dr. Nassir Azimi, a cardiologi

Education & Training

  • Yale-New Haven Hospital
    Yale-New Haven HospitalFellowship, Peripheral Endovascular Intervention, 2004 - 2005
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital
    Yale-New Haven Hospital2003 - 2004
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital
    Yale-New Haven Hospital2001 - 2004
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2001
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 1999
  • Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
    Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthClass of 1998
  • Columbia College, Columbia University
    Columbia College, Columbia UniversityBA, Chemistry, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2003 - 2005
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology
  • Certification Board of Nuclear CardiologyNuclear Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Best Physicians 2019-2024
  • America's Most Honored Doctors American Registry, 2014-2024
  • San Diego Magazine Top Doctors--Interventional Cardiology San Diego, Magazine, 2012-2024
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Angiosarcoma Presenting as Pericardial Tamponade in pregnancy. A Case Presentation and review of the literature.
    Azimi, N., Selter JG, Abbott JD, Acbin HS, Copel J, Setaro JF, Angiography
  • Dose Threshold for Clinical Success in Coronary Brachytherapy: A Nested Case Control Study.
    Singh HS, Yue N, Azimi N, Nath R, Roberts KB, Pfau S, Under Review
  • The Effectiveness of Cost Effective Analyses in Containing Health Care Costs.
    Azimi N., Welch HG, JGIM
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Authored Content

  • Inching forward to newer milestones5/1/2016

Press Mentions

  • San Diego Faces of Health Care 2020
    San Diego Faces of Health Care 2020November 5th, 2020
  • Therapeutic Solutions International, Inc., Announces the Appointment of Nassir Azimi, MD, to Science Board
    Therapeutic Solutions International, Inc., Announces the Appointment of Nassir Azimi, MD, to Science BoardMay 9th, 2018

Committees

  • Chair, San Diego County Cardiovascualr Advisory Council 2013 - Present
  • Member, Cardiology Supervisory Comittee-SGH 2007 - Present
  • Chair, Cardiovascular Supervisory Commitee 2019 - 2021
  • Chair, Endovascular Commiteee 2016 - 2018
  • Chair, Internal Medicine Supervisory Committee 2015 - 2017

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Farsi, Hindi, Urdu