Dr. Vimal Nanavati

Dr. Vimal Nanavati, Board Certified in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology

Dr. Vimal Nanavati is board certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology and practices as an interventional invasive cardiologist based in Redding, California. He was recruited to Northern California from Ohio in 1997 to build a high-quality cardiology program for the people of the Northern Coast of California. He has been caring for cardiac patients for more than thirty years.

Dr. Nanavati is committed to evidence-based, patient-centered cardiovascular care. He focuses on advanced diagnostic and interventional techniques that improve long-term heart health rather than only treating the moment of crisis.

His practice covers the full range of cardiovascular care. Preventive and diagnostic services come first, so that heart disease is found early and managed before it becomes dangerous. That work relies on careful evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and a treatment plan built for the individual patient. Common starting points include an echocardiogram, an electrocardiogram, and advanced stress testing.

With extensive experience in interventional cardiology, Dr. Nanavati performs minimally invasive procedures designed to restore blood flow, relieve symptoms, and reduce the risk of future cardiac events. This includes angioplasty and coronary stenting. He integrates advanced technology with proven technique to deliver safe, effective care while prioritizing patient comfort and recovery.

Long-term heart health is the goal throughout. Dr. Nanavati works closely with patients on lifestyle modification, risk factor management, and ongoing monitoring. Through education, follow-up, and evidence-based treatment, he helps patients take an active role in their own cardiovascular health.

You can book an appointment online or see our office locations in Bonita, San Diego and Redding.

Mission

To advocate for the patient with heart condition with knowledge and education. In my practice, I see one patient at a time. Using the website, I can help many patients not just locally, but globally.

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Experience

Advanced Heart Care

Dr. Nanavati leads Advanced Heart Care as its Chief Medical Officer. Patients know the practice as HeartCare4life. It has operated under his leadership since 1997, the year he came to California. Today it serves patients from offices in Bonita, San Diego and Redding. The practice is the center of his clinical work and the home of his cardiology and interventional cardiology practice.

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Teaching and Academic Work

Since October 2024, Dr. Nanavati has served as a Clinical Associate Professor at the UC Irvine School of Medicine. There he teaches in the cardiology fellowship program and works alongside faculty in structural and interventional cardiology.

He has also been a Clinical Associate Professor at Midwestern osteopathic school of medicine since January 2010, where he teaches medical students in the clinical arena of cardiovascular medicine.

In October 2024 he took on two further roles at UC Irvine. He worked as a Clinical Research Associate at the medical school. He also served as an Associate at UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business. That work brings formal management training to bear on the business side of medicine.

Organized Medicine and the California Medical Association

Dr. Nanavati has taken on a series of leadership roles within the California Medical Association. He has served as Chair of Cal-Pac since October 2024, having been Chair Elect from October 2022 to October 2024. He chaired the Organized Medical Staff Section, known as OMSS, from October 2020 to October 2024, and has served as its Immediate Past Chair since October 2024.

Hospital Leadership

At Paradise Valley Hospital, Dr. Nanavati served as Chief of Staff from January 2019 to January 2020, then chaired the Credentials Committee from January 2020 to January 2022. He was Chair of the Department of Cardiology at Alvarado Hospital from December 2020 to May 2021.

Health System and Board Roles

Dr. Nanavati has been Chief Medical Officer of Proactive Health Care in San Diego since August 2022. It is an independent physician association dedicated to maintaining healthy quality of life. He has also been Chief Medical Officer of Grace Medical Clinic in Calexico since December 2021.

He has served on the board of directors of Health Excel in San Diego since March 2017. He also served on the board of HealthXL from December 2018 to July 2022.

Education

• University of Illinois at Chicago - Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, 1990 to 1993
• Lutheran General Hospital - Internal Medicine Residency Program, 1987 to 1990
• Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, 1983 to 1987
• Loyola University Chicago - Biology / Biological Sciences, General, 1979 to 1983

Licenses and Certifications

• Interventional Cardiology - American Board of Internal Medicine
• Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of California

Areas of Focus

Cardiology, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, clinical research, medical research, medical education, healthcare management, and strategic planning.

Volunteering

• Physician, Project Access, San Diego - since January 2009. Physicians volunteer their services to provide health care for the uninsured and destitute.
• Clinical Professor, LECOM Bradenton - since January 2010. Dr. Nanavati volunteers to teach medical students at the LECOM osteopathic school.

Publications

• Intracoronary stenting of a totaled RCA during an Acute Coronary Syndrome. Journal of Invasive Cardiology, April 1, 2003.

Honors and Awards

• San Diego County Top Doctor, 2021, issued by San Diego Physicians
• San Diego County Top Doctor, 2020, issued by San Diego County Medical Society
• San Diego County Top Doctor, 2019, issued by San Diego Medical Society
• San Diego County Top Doctor, 2018, issued by San Diego County Medical Society
• San Diego County Top Doctor, 2017, issued by San Diego Magazine and San Diego Medical Society
• Top Doctor San Diego, 2016, issued by San Diego Magazine
• Top Doctor San Diego, 2014, issued by San Diego Magazine and San Diego County Medical Society
• San Diego County Top Doctor, issued by San Diego County Drs

Testimonials Happy Patients

• My original interaction with Dr. Nanavati came in 2001, when I had begun experiencing chest pains. I was the Vice President of Instruction & Student Affairs/Deputy Superintendent at Shasta College in Redding, California. Because the work was extr...

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• Several years ago I was hospitalized for a catherization procedure. After the procedure I was contacted by my cardiologist who advised me I had severe blockage, and nothing could be done. Needless to say my family and I were devastated. We decided to...

~ Bruce N ~

• Dear Dr Nanavati

Just wanted to thank you for the check up on the spur of the moment. I know that it was an extra effort and it was greatly appreciated. We traveled to Redding in good weather there and Back. Roads were in god shape a...

~ Harry and Ellen ~

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