Dr. Brett Gidney, MD
SaveClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology ·
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43 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Brett Gidney, MD is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in Santa Maria, CA and has been practicing for 10 years. He specializes in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, cardiology, and more.
Marian Regional Medical Center
220 S Palisade Dr Ste 101
Santa Maria, CA 93454Insurance Accepted
- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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Top Care Areas
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Atrial Flutter
very high
more than 99% of peers
Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
very high
more than 99% of peers
Cardiac Electrophysiology
very high
more than 98% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Gidney "To Care For All Cardiac Arrhythmia Patients With Academic Level Medicine But Exceed The Shortcomings Of Teaching Hospitals By Providing Private Practice Level Attention To Patient Needs"
3 Specialties
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
4 Board Certifications
- CardiologyAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- Cardiovascular DiseaseAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
32 Conditions Treated
- Aortic Stenosis
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Arrhythmia
- Atrial Cardiomyopathy With Heart Block
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Tachyarrhythmia With Short PR Interval
- Brugada Syndrome
- Brugada Syndrome 1
- Brugada Syndrome 2
- Brugada Syndrome 3
- Brugada Syndrome 4
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Septal Defect
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Thrombosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Vascular Disease
- Ventricular Arrhythmia
- Ventricular Enlargement
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Fibrillation, Idiopathic
- Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic, 1
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
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35 Procedures
- Ablation
- Ablation for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Cardiac Ablation
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Complex Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Ablation
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Cryosurgery
- Defibrillator Implantation
- Echocardiography
- Electrophysiological Study
- Electrophysiology
- Heart Surgery
- Impella Device
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Lariat Procedure
- Minimally Invasive Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
- Pacemaker Implantation, Permanent
- Pacemaker Implantation, Temporary
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Thoracentesis
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
- WATCHMAN LAA Closure Procedure
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Perelman School Of Medicine University Of PennsylvaniaUndergraduate School | Graduated 1996
- Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityMedical School | Graduated 2001
- Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 2002
- Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 2004
- Kaiser Los Angeles Medcial CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2004
- Harbor UCLA Medical CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2008
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Brett is extremely personable, sensitive, and concerned about my cardiac health. He went over my history, and concurred with me that doing a cardiac ablation was in my best interests. He listened to my story and even commented about my book that is now on Amazon, "The Soul of Caregiving, A...Read More
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Edward M Smink Ph.D in Atascadero, CA – Jul 07, 2018
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What do you say to someone who gives you your life back? I'll start with thank you, I am so grateful. I had a pulse like the bingety-bangety school bus, but now it's beating rhythm like a big bass drum. Highest recommendation.
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2William Etling in Santa Ynez, CA – Dec 11, 2016
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Suffered from atrial flutter as a result of a bout with depression. Dr. Gidney's bedside manner and wonderful team had me back up to my old self in no time. Highly recommended.
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2OahuMoe in Santa Barbara/Honolulu – Oct 14, 2016
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Dr Gidney returned my life to normality by treating my afib with cardiac ablation.. I highly recommend he and his team to anyone suffering with arrhythmia...
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9David Dahlquist in Carpinteria Ca – Feb 10, 2016