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Introduction

Personal Facts:

Male

Years Since Graduation: 17

Practice Member Since: 1998.

Current Title: Co-Director of Electrophysiology/Arrhythmia Service

Professional Status:

Private Practice - Group/Partnership, Full-Time

Physician Website:

http://www.desertcard.com

Awards and Honors:

1985  

Inductee, Psy Chi, National Psychology Honor Society

1986  

AB, Awarded with Distinction in All Subjects

1991  

Hewlett Packard Medical Graduate Award

1991  

Inductee, Alpha Omega Alpha

Professional
Appointments:

Clinical Faculty 2003-Present, UCLA Cardiac Arrhythmia Center EP Program Division of Cardiology-Department of Medicine

Clinical Eletrophysiologist/Cardiologist 1998-Present, Desert Cardiology Medical Group

Staff Eletrophysiologist-Cardiologist 1998-Present, Eisenhower Medical Center

Publications:

1999 Infective Endocarditis Conn's Current Therapy

1997 The Relationship Between Spontaneous Echo Contrast and Cerebral Microemboli in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation AHA 70th Scientific Sessions, Orlando, FL

1996 Effect of Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation on the Presence and Severity of Spontaneous Echocardiographic Contrast AHA 69th Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, LA

Professional Affiliations/
Memberships:

California Medical Association

Heart Rhythm Society

Riverside County Medical Association

Provides Patients with
Access to a Nurse:

Yes

Physician Treats:

Tachycardia (rapid heart rate), Bradycardia (slow heart rate), Angina pectoris, Aortic valve regurgitation, Aortic valve stenosis, Atrial fibrillation, Cardiac (heart) arrhythmias, Cardiac (heart) disease, Cardiac (heart) palpitations, Cardiac arrest (heart failure), Cardiovascular (heart & blood vessel) disease, Carotid artery disease, Chest pain, Congestive heart failure (CHF), Dysrhythmias, Endocarditis, Fainting, Heart attack, High blood cholesterol, Hyperlipidemia

Physician Performs:

Cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation, Cardiac devices, Cardiac resynchronization therapy, Cardiac nuclear stress testing, Catheter ablations

Health Plan/Other

Accepts Medicare:

Yes

Accepts Medicaid:

No

Accepting New Patients:

Yes

Experience/Training

Specialties^*

Cardiology (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Feldman is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine)

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Feldman is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine)

Internal Medicine

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Medical School:

   Tufts University School of Medicine Boston, MA, 1991

Internship:

   UCLA Center for Health Sciences Los Angeles, CA, 1992

Residency:

   UCLA Center for Health Sciences Los Angeles, CA, 1994

Fellowship:

   Oregon Health Sciences University-Internal Medicine Portland, OR, 1994
   Oregon Health Sciences University-Cardiology Portland, OR, 1997

Professional Status:

   Private Practice - Group/Partnership

Participates in Clinical
Trials:

Yes

HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards. HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Leon A Feldman as of 05/03/2008
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.

Desert Cardiology
 http://www.desertcard.com

Description of practice:

Complete spectrum of cardiovascular care including comprehensive diagnostic testing, interventional cadiology and electrophysiology (arrhythmia) management. We care dedicated to be the leading provider of cardiac care in the Coachella Valley and Southern California.

All physicians at this practice:

Andrew M. Rubin

Office Location: 

	Desert Cardiology Center	View Contact Information
	39000 Bob Hope Drive
	Rancho Mirage, CA 92270	View Location Map
Office Information:    Physicians At This Office: Leon A. Feldman, Andrew M. Rubin Languages Spoken By Office Staff: Spanish Office Hours:    Monday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

Holiday Office Closures:

Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas, New Year's Day and Thanksgiving.

Office Parking Instructions/Fees:

Parking on Eisenhower Medical Center campus.

Office Public Transportation Information:

Not readily available.

Office Coordinator:

John Nelson

Office provides computerized drug orders:

Yes

Office utilizes electronic record keeping:

Yes

Payment Methods:

Visa, Master Card, American Express, Cash, Check

Payment Policy:

Payment expected at time of services. Assistance in billing insurers will be gladly provided. Medicare is electronically billed by the office.

Office Provides:

Lab, Radiology, Full vascular, echocardiographic, stress testing (including nuclear)labs on site. Comprehensive arrhythmia management services including pacer and defibrillator clinics, Holter monitoring and event recorders.

 

Affiliated Hospitals

Desert Regional Medical Center

1150 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Desert Regional Medical Center

Orthopedic Care Excellence Award™ 2008

John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital

47111 Monroe Street Indio, CA 92201

John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ 2008 2007

Stroke Care Excellence Award™ 2007 2006

Eisenhower Medical Center

39000 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, CA 92270