
Dr. Vimal Nanavati Board Certified in Cardiology and
Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Vimal Nanavati is board certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology and is an interventional invasive cardiologist based in Redding, California. He was recruited to Northern California from Ohio in 1997 to initiate a high-quality cardiology program serving the people of the Northern Coast of California. Dr. Nanavati is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered cardiovascular care and focuses on advanced diagnostic and interventional techniques to improve long-term heart health.
Dr. Nanavati provides comprehensive cardiovascular care, offering both preventive and diagnostic services to identify heart conditions early and manage them effectively. His approach emphasizes careful evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning to address each patient’s unique cardiovascular needs.
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. He integrates advanced technology with proven techniques to deliver safe, effective care while prioritizing patient comfort and recovery.
Committed to long-term heart health, Dr. Nanavati partners closely with patients to support lifestyle modification, risk factor management, and ongoing monitoring. Through education, follow-up care, and evidence-based treatment strategies, he helps patients take an active role in maintaining and improving their cardiovascular health.
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.
Experience
- California Medical Association
United States- Chair Cal-Pac
Full-time
Oct 2024 - Present
Hybrid - Immediate Past Chair OMSS
Full-time
Oct 2024 - Present - Chair Elect Cal-Pac
Part-time
Oct 2022 - Oct 2024 - Chair OMSS
Full-time
Oct 2020 - Oct 2024
- Chair Cal-Pac
- Clinical Associate Professor
UC Irvine School of Medicine - Part-time
Oct 2024 - Present
United States
Hybrid
Clinical associate professor Cardiology Fellowship Program
And work with Faculty in structural and interventional Cardiology. - Medical Doctor, Chief
Advanced heart care, San Diego - Full-time
Mar 1995 - Present
United States
Im the Chief Medical Officer of of Advanced Heart Care, Inc - Clinical Associate Professor
Midwestern osteopathic school of medicine - Contract
Jan 2010 - Present
United States
I proudly teach medical students in the clinical arena of cardiovascular medicine. - Associate
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business - Full-time
Oct 2024 - Aug 2025 - Clinical Research Associate
University of California, Irvine medical school - Full-time
Oct 2024 - Aug 2025
United States - Chief Medical Officer
PROACTIVE HEALTH CARE - Full-time
Aug 2022 - Aug 2025
San Diego, California, United States
An Independent Physician Association dedicated to maintaining healthy quality of life. - Chief Medical Officer
Grace Medical Clinic, Calexico - Contract
Dec 2021 - Aug 2025
United States - Member Board Of Directors
Health Excel - Contract
Mar 2017 - Aug 2025
San Diego,CA - Member Board Of Directors
HealthXL® - Freelance
Dec 2018 - Jul 2022
United States - Paradise Valley Hospital
United States- Chair Credentials Committee
Part-time
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
Chair of Credentialing at Paradise Valley Hospital - Past Chief of Staff
Full-time
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
- Chair Credentials Committee
- Past Chair Department of Cardiology
Alvarado Hospital - Full-time
Dec 2020 - May 2021
United States
Education
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
1990 – 1993 - Lutheran General Hospital
Internal Medicine Residency Program
1987 – 1990 - Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
1983 – 1987 - Loyola University Chicago
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
1979 – 1983
Licenses & Certifications
- Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine - State of California
Volunteering
- Physician
Project Access, San Diego
Jan 2009 - Present
Health
Physicians volunteer their services to provide health care for the uninsured and destitute. - Clinical Professor
LECOM - Bradenton
Jan 2010 - Present Education
I volunteer to teach Medical students at LeCom Osteopathic School.
Credentials
- Interventional Cardiology
Clinical Associate Professor at UC Irvine School of Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Associate Professor at UC Irvine School of Medicine - Clinical Research
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Education
Clinical Associate Professor at UC Irvine School of Medicine - Critical Care
- Cardiology
Clinical Associate Professor at UC Irvine School of Medicine - Board Certified
- Healthcare Management
- Strategic Planning
- Medical Research
- Emergency Medicine
- Physicians
- Medicine
Publications
- Intracoronary stenting of a totaled RCA during an Acute Coronary syndrome
Journal of Invasive Cardiology - Apr 1, 2003
Honors & Awards
- San Diego County Top Doctor, 2021
Issued by San Diego Physicians - Jul 2021 - San Diego County Top Doctor, 2020
Issued by San Diego County Medical Society - Jul 2020 - San Diego County Top Doctor, 2019
Issued by San Diego Medical Society - Jul 2019 - San Diego county Top Doctor
Issued by San Diego County Medical Society - Jul 2018 - San Diego County Top Doctor
Issued by San Diego Magazine & San Diego Medical Society - Jul 2017 - Top Doctor San Diego, 2016
Issued by San Diego Magazine - Jun 2016 - Top Doctor San Diego 2014
Issued by San Diego Magazine and San Diego County Medical Society - Jun 2014 - San Diego County Top Doctor
Issued by San Diego County Drs
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...