Our Doctors

During your initial appointment, you will meet with one of our SSATHI general cardiologists. Your cardiologist will then refer you to any specialists you may need after the evaluation.

Care and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in South Asians

Features

South Asians and Heart Disease Q&A

South Asians have a four times greater risk of heart disease than the general population. Learn more about the causes, risk factors, symptoms and treatment options for managing heart disease in South Asians.

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

For Patients

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR VISIT

During your initial appointment, you will meet with one of our SSATHI general cardiologists. Your cardiologist will then refer you to any specialists you may need after the evaluation.

We look at your current risk factors and any symptoms that may concern you. In addition to an evaluation of your heart health, SSATHI also offers:

  • Lifestyle advice to lower your risk factors
  • Educational information about heart disease in South Asians
  • South Asian-specific dietary counseling
  • Other preventative measures

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOUR VISIT

Once the laboratory and genetic analysis is complete, a second clinic visit may be required to:

  • Review your laboratory test results
  • Follow up with our dietician
  • Meet a genetic counselor based on your genetic analysis
  • Enroll you in any of our active clinical trials, should you be qualified and interested in participating

Should additional care be needed, you will be referred to one of our many specialists at Stanford Health Care. We will help coordinate access to clinical care for you and your family.

International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org

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For Health Care Professionals

Patients benefit from receiving quality coordinated care offered by our multidisciplinary team. Through evidence-based practice and research, our team works together to promote the best healing environment at Stanford Health Care.

HOW TO REFER

To refer a patient, call us at 650-723-5462. Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.