Sharp Memorial Heart Failure Care
Our team of cardiac experts is here for you.
Sharp Memorial Heart Failure Care
Our team of cardiac experts is here for you.
Advanced Heart Failure Care at Sharp Memorial Hospital
Six decades of pioneering cardiac treatments in San Diego.
For over 60 years, Sharp Memorial Hospital has earned a global reputation for innovation and success in treating advanced heart failure. From medical therapies to mechanical circulatory support to heart transplantation, we take great pride in offering a full range of treatments for our patients, many of whom are not candidates elsewhere.
A full spectrum of therapies and treatments.
Our specialists work closely together to personalize treatments for every patient. For advanced heart failure, we offer a variety of medical therapies, advanced heart failure treatments and support services. These include:
- Pacing devices and defibrillators
- Biventricular pacemakers
- Peripheral ultrafiltration
- Left ventricular assist devices
- Heart transplant
Nearly 500 patients with advanced heart failure — ages 15 to 87 — have received left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) at Sharp Memorial.
Sharp Memorial Hospital was the first in San Diego to perform a heart transplant in 1985. Since then, nearly 460 patients have received new hearts at our hospital.
Our team of cardiac experts.
Our board-certified cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, nurse practitioners and other experts are among the nation's leaders in heart care. Meet our comprehensive heart failure care team.
Learn more about heart failure treatment.
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Sharp Memorial Hospital Heart and Vascular Department
San Diego, CA 92123
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Dr. Robert Gillespie
"Building trust is the key to helping a patient make the correct informed decision."
Dr. Paulo Guillinta
"I strive to care for each patient as I would my loved ones."
Dr. Karl Limmer
"I am proud to be able to offer my patients the most advanced minimally invasive surgical treatments."
Dr. Steven Rough
"My greatest pride is when I see a patient in my office and they tell me they’re doing better than before."
Dr. John Gordon III
"My goal is to help cardiac patients feel better and live longer."
Dr. Alan Bier
"I am honored to serve as President of Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group where my colleagues and I strive to provide excellent care and always put the patient first."
Dr. Hassan Kafri
"The best outcomes result from open communication between the physician and patient."
Dr. Brian Jaski
"It is my mission to help cardiac patients feel better and live longer."
Dr. Ajay Yadlapati
"The Sharp Experience means treating people, not patients, and transforming the health care experience for our entire community."
Dr. Raghava Gollapudi
"I aim to help my patients live better and longer."
Dr. Robert Kumar
"I provide individualized care focusing on the specific needs for each patient."
Dr. Joanne Michelle Gomez-Arnold
"The Sharp Experience means delivering the highest quality of patient-centered care through a team approach, with genuine concern for the needs of each individual."
