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HeartCare4life - Dr. Vimal Nanavati - Board Certified in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology

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
  • 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
  • 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
Five Star

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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Mon - Thu : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday : 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday : Northern California only
(Selected Saturdays only) Sunday : Closed

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