Biography


Dr. Santosh Oommen has clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of abnormal heart rhythms. He specializes in ablation of simple and complex abnormal heart rhythms, implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, and laser extraction of malfunctioning pacemakers and defibrillators.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: University of Connecticut School of Medicine Registrar (2005) CT
  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation Heart Center (2013) OH
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (2013)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease (2011)
  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2011) OH
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2008)
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital Internal Medicine Residency (2008) MD

Practice Locations


Heart & Vascular Clinic Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA
Pleasanton, CA

5565 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 150

Pleasanton , CA 94588

(925) 534-6880

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Heart & Vascular Clinic Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA
Pleasanton, CA

5565 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 150

Pleasanton , CA 94588

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Cardiac Arrhythmia Care Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA
Pleasanton, CA

5565 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 150

Pleasanton , CA 94588

(925) 534-6880

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Patient Ratings

(214 Ratings)

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4.9/5

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Patient Reviews

(192 reviews)

Excellent repore and pleasure to meet for the first time.
Took time to explain issues clearly and thoroughly. Listened to me attentively. Dr. Oommen is an excellent communicator.
Thanks so much. Dr. Oommen is fantastic
Like that he is direct in answering my questions. He has good recall of my medical history.
I have never had a discussion about " my cardiologist." He is great. but it seams, based on experience i am unlikely to do so.
outstanding and professional service by all staff
Professional, knowledgeable, with a thorough explanation.
Excellent at explaining complex issues simply.
Dr. Oommen and staff are very professional and friendly
Every part and everyone was great during my visit.
He is the best ! Listens to all comments and answers all questions and finishes with a recap of suggestions and requests.
Dr. Oommen has helped me tremendously. He is knowledgeable, caring, communicates effectively
Excellent communicator.
Thorough and efficient
superb physician with thoughtful and scientific-based care
every thing on time
Consult was very informative and worthwhile.
Dr. Oommen took an extraordinary amount of time in informing me & assuring me of his course of action. I greatly appreciate the time & detailed explanation that he gave me.
Takes his time and explains things well.
I was impressed with Dr. Oommen’s interpretation of Zio Patch data and even more impressed by his manner.
Dr Oommen provides attentive care. he gives me appropriate information, and he listens carefully. He gives thoughtful care.
Great doctor!
Appears to be a great doctor, who explains everything in a calm and thorough fashion, and gives the time it takes to talk through any concerns.
Great doctor
Dr. Oommen always explains in great detail everything that's relevant to my condition.
Competent.
Dr Oommen is great. He listens to my questions and provides great advices
Dr. Ooman and his staff were great
Dr. Oommen is top-notch.
BEST DOCTOR VIST EVER IN EXPLAINING PROBLEM AND SOLUTION
Dr Oommen is outstanding. Thoughtful, unhurried, listens, explains things well.
caring, kind, thorough, wise, skilled
I have had three interactions to date with Dr. Oommen--one clinical visit, an after-hours phone call, and one telemedicine visit. I have been extremely impressed on all occasions with his knowledge, kind demeanor, patience and responsiveness, especially as I am a newly diagnosed patient with the expected concerns and anxiety. He is also sensitive to the need to balance my other health care considerations. It is very reassuring, which is important to my overall well-being. His team is also very effective, responding promptly through the portal or by phone follow-up. I'm confident I'm in good hands.
Dr. Oommen is always pleasant, provides a lot of information and answers all my questions.
Dr Ooman is a fantastic Dr. I have full confidence in his ability.
On time.
The entire clinical operation is superb and Dr. Oman is outstanding!!!
Dr. OOmman was thorough, patient, and attentive.
Dr. Oommen is very thorough and logical in how he presents information, and thinks carefully before answering. That is a big positive from my perspective.
Very friendly
Good experience. My wife and I like Dr. Oommen, and his staff and assistant were courteous
Informative and supportive.
think the doctor was great on explaining my needs , very happy
He is thoroughly professional and an excellent communicator.
he is very nice and knowlegeable
Excellent communicator.
Extremely knowledgeable yet excellent communicator. Very thorough - answered all my questions, explained all my options and helped me understand what I needed to know about the catheterization procedure I need. Why it is needed and how it will be done. Now very confident, no fear about the procedure itself. Anxious to get going!
Very pleased with Dr Oommen, wonderful Dr and always answers all my questions.
As usual, and as expected, Dr. Oommen and all the staff are caring, skilled and I’m grateful to have access to this level of medical care.
Dr. Oommen is very understanding and takes the time to answer my questions and explains so I understand.
Dr. Oomen is very helpful.
Dr. Oomen listens very carefully and provides very thoughtful responses.
Dr. was professional, knowledgeable and a great listener. A winning combination!
Caring and top notch staff!
Have great confidence in the care provided by Dr. Oommen.
doctor explained everything and was patient.
I think he's an excellent Dr., very thorough and thoughtful.
I feel I am in excellent care. Dr. Oommen listens to and addresses all of my questions & concerns with a direct but reassuring manner.
Just outstanding!
Dr. OOmmen is outstanding and spent a bountiful amount of time with me for which I am eternally grateful. High praise for him.
Everyone was wonderful. The staff is head and shoulders above other practices in the area in professionalism. Dr. Oomen is a world class cardiologist. I am so glad Stanford expanded into my area.
Excellent communication
I think he is wonderful and am grateful for his care.
Excellent physician. Very knowledgeable, explains information very well, good “bedside manner†.
Professional staff, clear advice from the doctor
Very professional. Answered all my questions
You can feel that Dr Oommen sincerely cares about you health. He listens attentively and is always willing to discuss my concerns. I would highly recommend him.
all questions answered
Dr Ommen Great Doctor
Dr Oommmen explained my situation in great detail as it was rather complicated. I felt he did an excellent job in delivering the information to me.
The process of checking in was easy, and everything was on time. As always, Dr. Oommen is terrific.
Very Professional practice and Dr. Oommen is the best.
Thorough. Explains very well. Good "bedside" manner.
as always, Dr. Oomen ensures he explains everything i need to know and expect regarding my health and procedures. My questions are always answered in a way I understand.
He was very clear, and detailed in providing information. Very personable, so I liked him and would trust in his care
Dr. Oommen was so great! Office staff very nice.
Exceptional, personal
Dr Oommen took time to explain my heart issue to me
Staff reflects happiness
Thank you!!!
Dr Oommen is knowledgeable , very willing to discuss my case with his colleges for suggestions, very responsive to my questions or returning my phone calls and has great patience in answering my questions..
He's very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions.
I am very lucky to have Dr. Oommen as my doctor. He is professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I have complete confidence in him and his abilities. This is important, especially in someone who is going to be performing heart surgery on you. The same qualities can be said about the people on his staff. Lead by example.
Dr Oommen is an excellent doctor. He takes the time to ask pertinent questions and explains plans and procedures thoroughly. He builds a trusting relationship with patients and has my utmost respect.
Dr Oommen is highly knowledgeable and skillful, and I am pleased to be under his care.
Genuine and caring Doctor.
Very attentive staff at all stations.
Dr. Oommen is very caring and patient and takes the time necessary to explain procedures and answer all questions.
Dr Oommen is friendly, attentive, knowledgable. He listens carefully, pays attention to what I say. It's a pleasure working with him and I will certainly recommend him in the future.
Dr. Was able to answered all my questions.
He is everything one could hope for from a medical professional . See the previous answer.
Dr. Oomen is very complete in answering questions
Spends time and explains options and risks in detail. Very informative and patient. Strong recommendation.
Very short wait time (when arriving on scheduled time). Doctor was very quick to show up too;, and was listening to my concern very carefully. Super happy with this location and staff !
Appointment was not rushed. Dr Oommen was very thorough in reviewing with me my current cardio issues and other options to consider. Together I was able to make a decision of treatment which would have best outcome.
great doctor
Dr. Oommen was very cordial and informative.
he is a great physician
Excellent visit
Office very organized & efficient, plus great Doctor and Medical assistant
He is wonderful!
He is great
Dr. Santosh Oommen is an excellent doctor, very knowledgeable, explains things clearly, and has a friendly manner with his patients.
I have so much confidence in Dr Oommen. He always explains what he thinks his plan for my health should be in my best interest but always ask if I agree , he always listens to what I have to say.
He has a caring manner about him and I feel positive about him.
Dr. Oommen explained everything to me in a way that was easy for me to understand. He was thorough and took his time to make sure that I could ask all of the questions that I had.
Fantastic doctor who is very knowledgeable, and who also listen and explain correctly and clearly about my health condition, and the next care and follow up to do. I have talked with LOT of different cardiologist, and Dr Santosh was the only one who showed sign that he truly cared and understood my medicals issues.
dr Oommen is ou standing
He is a very caring person & was concerned about all my health problems not just the ones concerning my heart. He told me that my anemia has worsened & that I needed to get an appointment with my hematologist right away. After our visit I got on the phone & did get an appointment for tomorrow.
Great plan of action to monitor my atrial fibrulation
Excellent explanation of test results and condition. Very responsive.
Recommendation without hesitation!
He has been exemplary in both my and my husband's visits with him.
Santos Oommen is very easy to talk with. He has informed me of all my options and I feel confident going forward.
Dr Oommen is attentive and listens well.
Dr. Ooman is a good doctor.
Excellent dr
Very thorough.
It was very obvious that Dr. Oomen had read my medical history before we met on line for this visit. He was very thorough in discussing my health issues and discussing the issues and options in laymen's terms. The visits was excellent and I have the upmost respect and trust in Dr. Oommen.
Dr. Oommen is exceptional
Nice, engaging, knowledgeable, responsive and concise in his approach. I felt that he listened, considered the best options, and made the best choice for me going forward.
He is respectful and considerate. Once again I will put my life into his hands.
He is patient, professional, and kind . . . and I know how busy he must be, but our appointments never seem rushed. Personally, I need (and seek out) that kind of approach to my medical care.
He was easy to talk to and very personable
Dr. Santosh Oommen effectively addressed questions I posed.
Dr. Oommen is wonderful and always listens to my concerns.
I frequently recommend Stanford to my. Friends and contacts. I am very impressed with all the staff in the entire organization
He is a cool dude that took the time to answer my every question.
Dr. Oommen is very professional and explains things well.
Good experience.
A Very good meeting
His manner is helpful and respectful. I trust his knowledge and expertise. And I trust him with my life.
A very good doctor. Thoughtful and resourceful.
Dr. Oommen has excellent communication skills.
Dr. Oommen is excellent at communicating to me my condition and the necessary care.
informative and sensitive
I enjoyed my experience with Dr. Oommen, would highly recommend him to my family and friends.
Excellent consideration & knowledge of all issues.
Dr. Ooman is excellent.
All good.
best listener in many years
Dr. Oommen is superior.
Excellent!
Good experience.
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Oommen as my doctor. He has a way of putting you at ease but retaining his professionalism.
Dr Oomen is big highly competent and caring. he is clear and listens to me, gives thoughtful answers to my concerns. I've recommended him to anyone I know with cardiac issues for which he is the expert.
Dr. Oommen is excellent. Frankly, he is my new hero.
Dr.Oommen is kind, professional, and an excellent communicator.
I have previously recommended this office to others and will continue to do so.
Dr Ommen is very polite and professional and makes me feel very confident and comfortable with him
Dr. Oommen was OUTSTANDING!!!
he took the time to answer all my questions!wonderful doctor and caring provider
Dr. Oommen gave me a detailed, clear and thorough explanation of my condition and options for treatment.
Great job and explanation.
DR. OOMMEN WAS EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL & PATIENT.
I appreciate Dr. Oommen's calm demeanor, direct communication and warm smile, in addition to his over the top competence.
I love Dr Oommen. He explains well and answers all my questions well. he is professional and I had great results post ablation.
I think Dr. Oommen is terrific and would recommend him highly to others. He is thorough, patient and answer all questions thoughtfully.
I was seen by Dr Oomen. I have rarely met a doctor who displayed so potent a combination of sheer intelligence and mastery of their field with such attentiveness, easefulness, and the ability to connect with me as a person. He took a long time to listen, and explained things thoroughly. Along with Dr Lai, who recommended Dr Oomen to me, they make a stunningly competent and caring team. World class medical care!
Dr Oommen has my complete confidence. The entire team is excellence at its finest.
Dr Oomen spent 30 minutes with me describing in detail the ablation procedure and risks and rewards! He is personable and caring and I so enjoyed talking with him...even if it was for a medical procedure! I am comfortable with going forward.
Dr O is the best! My dad has dementia and often asks questions...Not with Dr O. He took the time to carefully explain things and in a way that my dad clearly understood!!
Dr Oomman was very thorough in his explanations.
Everything went well, explained everything in detail and make me feel comfortable
Everything is Excellent always.
Dr. Oommen gives very good explanations for procedures and medications and answers questions clearly and completely.
Dr. Oommen is one of the most outstanding care providers I've ever had the good fortune to meet. I don't think I've ever been treated with such respect and courtesy by a provider at a first time visit. I feel completely confident in his knowledge and skills. He also has excellent communication skills.
Dr Oomman is competent, thorough and kind.
Dr. Ooman was thorough with his summary regarding my condition and the steps he recommends to approach
good
Dr. Oommen, is top-notch. He doesn't rush; answers questions and concerns and explains. The best course of action/care.
He's the best!
Dr. Oommen is an excellent cardiologist. I would recommend him to anyone in search of cardiac care
Dr Oommen gave me a clear and detailed description of my condition and options. I was very pleased with the visit.
Dr. Oommen was Great!
Dr Oommen is awesome. He talks to me, asks good questions and answers all my questions. This last visit he really went above and beyond to help me.
Dr. Oommen is excellent. Very proactive in the prevention arena & tells it like it is.
All good
very thorough care
He was excellent--so clear and made sure I understood everything. Really great.
My problems were with scheduling. Dr Ooman is solid gold. It is a rare thing to feel your physician actually listened to you. But Dr. Ooman not only listened to my concerns and other comments but was honest, candid and authentic. Then when it was clear my condition had deteriorated past his comfort level, He put me into his schedule by delaying his departure for his previously scheduled vacation.
excellent
very good experience with care provider; he did not speak over our head and if he did, he used layman words to explained and he took his time to explain everything to us and gave us a chance to ask questions. Not like my last visit!
Very helpful and reassuring by the explanations given.
I actually place my life in the hands of Dr. Oommen.
Dr. Oommen is an excellent, competent, caring physician
Dr. Santosh Oommen didn't rush me, asked very good questions, answered all of mine thoroughly and clearly, and helped me come to an agreeable approach for dealing with my AFib--all told, a very satisfying experience.
Dr. Oommen is excellent.
Dr. Oommen was superb in all respects!
Dr. Oommen was very informative and explain to my friend that brought me what was going on she was very impress with Dr. Oommen.
My provider, Dr. Oommen, took the time with my and explained everything in great detail. I felt as though he actually cared' about my well being. I will continue to see Dr. Oommen because of the excellent care I received.
Great manner. very knowledgeable. comfortable with him

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