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Providence was first in Orange County with WATCHMAN™, pulsed field ablation and leadless pacemakers. Innovation is just the beginning.

Providence Heart & Vascular Institute of Orange County

We provide compassionate, leading-edge heart care close to home for patients throughout Orange County. And we’ve been doing it for more than 90 years.

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Providence Heart & Vascular Institute of Orange County

We provide compassionate, leading-edge heart care close to home for patients throughout Orange County. And we’ve been doing it for more than 90 years.

Find a Specialist

Why Choose Us for Heart Care?

As a top-tier research institute and leader in cardiovascular care, Providence provides more cutting-edge cardiac therapies and cardiac research than any other system in Orange County – all within the comfort of your local community hospital. With 11 hospitals in Southern California and thousands of highly trained doctors, our cardiac program is built on deep clinical experience, leadership and a relentless commitment to innovation. We also offer a wide range of support services, including education and prevention, nutrition, pain management, cardiac rehab and spiritual care.

Our award-winning cardiovascular experts deliver exceptional outcomes using the most advanced therapeutic and surgical techniques. They take a team-based approach to your heart care, working with some of the best surgeons, heart specialists and nurse navigators in the region.

Our teams use minimally invasive procedures whenever possible to improve outcomes and reduce recovery times. These methods include WATCHMAN™ – the first approved device to protect patients from stroke related to atrial fibrillation (AFib) – pulsed-field ablation (PFA) and leadless pacemaker placement. We’re also among the first hospitals to use AI-based modeling in the planning of complex procedures like TAVR™, ensuring advanced care coordination for heart failure patients.

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Every Heart Condition, Expertly Treated

At Providence Heart & Vascular Institute in Orange County, our cardiovascular experts use the most effective therapies to treat a wide range of heart conditions. If your individualized treatment plan requires therapies offered at another of our facilities, your physician works hand in hand with that location and care team to give you the best possible care.

Common Conditions:

Accreditations

Across our locations, different clinics have received these awards.

U.S. News & World Report - High Performing Hospital in Pacemaker Implantation (2025-26)

Our Innovative Services and Treatments

Providence Heart & Vascular Institute in Orange County is proud to be deeply involved in the continual advancement of cardiovascular treatment and therapies. Through our collaborative network and commitment to innovation, our cardiovascular patients receive the most personalized, comprehensive heart care possible.

Patient smiles while doctor checks heart with stethoscope

Providence physicians serve as national trial investigators, giving patients early access to the latest treatments and helping to set standards of care across the country.

Our research specialties include:

  • BioStem regenerative therapies
  • Cardiogenic shock and pulmonary embolism
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Protected PCI for non-surgical patients
  • Renal denervation for the treatment of resistant hypertension
  • Structural heart and valve therapies

We are also among the first to incorporate AI technology into cardiovascular planning and care – improving precision and safety in complex interventions.

Providence is a leading provider of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) services among all national community hospitals – delivering life-saving support to critically ill heart and lung patients.

By adding more dedicated physicians to the electrophysiology program, Providence is focused on bringing next-generation technology to treat patients with a wide range of heart conditions – from cardiac arrest to arrhythmia to heart failure – throughout Orange County.

This includes pulsed field ablation (PFA) – the newest cardiac ablation procedure for AFib.

Leadless pacemaker implantation is helpful for patients with small frames or poor vasculature. The newest devices are implanted directly into the heart through a minimally invasive procedure, reducing recovery periods and minimizing patients’ exposure to potential lead and pocket-related complications.

Discover how Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange was a leader in advancing leadless pacemaker technology.

Previously, mitral valve disorder could only be treated with valve repair or replacement, which required an open-heart procedure – meaning patients had longer hospital stays and recovery times.

The new MitraClip procedure takes about an hour, and patients typically go home after one night in the hospital. They can resume normal activities, like walking, right away. Only heavy lifting needs to be avoided for about a week.

Read more about this minimally invasive advancement in heart care.

Providence uses AI-based modeling to plan complex procedures like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and ensure advanced care coordination for patients diagnosed with aortic stenosis. Led by experienced interventional cardiologists and surgeons, it’s also supported by dedicated nurse navigators to ensure seamless, coordinated care.

Read more about how our doctors are using TAVR to treat aortic stenosis in Orange County.

The Best Heart Care. Focused Entirely on You.

Being part of a patient’s journey during their most vulnerable moments is a sacred responsibility. We don’t just show up with expertise – we show up with empathy, humility and a deep commitment to care.

Tiffany Wu MD
Tiffany Wu
MD, Vascular Surgery

Being part of a patient’s journey during their most vulnerable moments is a sacred responsibility. We don’t just show up with expertise – we show up with empathy, humility and a deep commitment to care.

There’s no such thing as ‘just another day.’ Every decision, every interaction, could be life changing. We never stop learning and striving for excellence – because our patients deserve nothing less.

Aaron B Fowler MD
Aaron B. Fowler
MD, Cardiothoracic Surgery

There’s no such thing as ‘just another day.’ Every decision, every interaction, could be life changing. We never stop learning and striving for excellence – because our patients deserve nothing less.

Thanks to advanced technology and minimally invasive techniques, we can treat complex heart conditions with incredible precision.

Ihab B Alomari MD
Ihab B. Alomari
MD, Cardiology

Thanks to advanced technology and minimally invasive techniques, we can treat complex heart conditions with incredible precision.

We’re advancing cardiac care in Orange County. From clinical trials to leading innovation, we’re deeply involved in building what comes next for heart care.

Aseem D Desai MD
Aseem D. Desai
MD, Cardiac Electrophysiology

We’re advancing cardiac care in Orange County. From clinical trials to leading innovation, we’re deeply involved in building what comes next for heart care.

Our Commitment to Cardiac Care

Early Prevention and Detection

Cardiovascular Genetics Program Helps Identify Inherited Risk

Our premiere Cardiovascular Genetics Program offers genetic testing and counseling to help patients with personal and family cardiovascular health histories. We’ll help you understand any potential inherited risks, clarify diagnoses and guide preventative care.

Learn more about our cardiovascular genetics services.

Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) for AFib

Providence also performs PFA, the newest cardiac ablation procedure for AFib. PFA is a new option for first-time ablation candidates or patients who haven’t found success with other treatments, including prior ablation.

patient and nurse making a heart shape with hands

Our cardiac experts are PFA leaders because this procedure provides groundbreaking advantages for our patients:

  • Shorter treatment time. PFA takes about 30 minutes, compared to the four or five hours for standard ablations. The procedure is done with less anesthesia and most patients go home a few hours after the procedure.
  • Better efficacy. PFA is safer and more effective at stopping AFib because the procedure better isolates specific heart cells.
  • Faster recovery times. PFA doesn’t damage surrounding tissue, so patients recover more quickly.
  • Shorter scheduling times. Because the procedure is much shorter than standard ablations, we can schedule patients undergoing PFA more frequently.

PFA is a new option for patients who didn’t find success with other treatments that used heat or cold energy. This innovative technique uses pulsed electrical fields to selectively disable the abnormal heart cells causing arrythmias.

Cardiac ablation can reduce arrhythmia symptoms, including:

  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Heart palpitations
  • Shortness of breath

With fewer or reduced symptoms, you can increase your physical activity and enjoy a better quality of life. Cardiac ablation can also help lessen your risk of stroke, heart attack or heart failure and potentially help you live longer.

We treat all types of arrhythmias with cardiac ablation, including:

  • Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
  • Bradycardia
  • Premature ventricular contractions (PVC)
  • Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
  • Ventricular tachycardia (VT)

Expert Tips and Advice for a Healthy Heart

We believe in empowering our patients with the information they need to make informed decisions about their care.

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