California Heart Associates

Jul 2026

I would rate this office much higher if not for my interactions with Dr. Nicolas N. Doan Van. I found him to be dismissive and lacking in his knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Furthermore, his behavior toward staff and patients was consistently rude and condescending. A physician’s role requires more than just academic knowledge; it requires empathy and respect for all patients, especially those with disabilities. I was deeply disappointed by his conduct.

Nov 2024

From the initial appointment, Dr Nirula didn’t think my symptoms were heart related but wanted to “cross all the t’s and dot all the i’s”. He went above and beyond to do any and all testing to be able to conclusively rule out any heart issue. In the world of autoimmune diseases, this is something we often have to fight for! And he’s super personable to boot. I’d recommend him to anyone. I really am so impressed with his level of care and attention.

Mar 2021

My husband and I have been patients of Dr. Elsayed for years. We have complete confidence in her and all of the medical personnel at California Heart Associates. I am sorry that some patients have had to wait at times. We need to remember that heart disease is a major cause of death in the US and cardiologists almost always have patients in the hospital or get emergency calls from stroke or heart attack victims who need immediate attention.