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Dr. George Grifka, MD

Cardiology* Age 72
Dr. George Grifka, MD
4.5 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. George Grifka, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA.
Dr. George Grifka, MD
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Dr. George Grifka, MD

Cardiology* Age 72
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. George Grifka, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA.

About

Dr. George Grifka, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA and has 47 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES. They currently practice at Metropolitan Heart Associates and are affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. Dr. Grifka has experience treating conditions like Chest Pain, Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Grifka received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Grifka also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Grifka is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest Pain
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Chest Pain
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Carotid Artery Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Angina
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Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Peripheral Edema
Sinus Bradycardia
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Second Degree Heart Block
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
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  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    EnhancedCare Small Group PPO
    PureCare HSP Individual and Family Plans POS
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    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Metro Heart Associates
    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 670W, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Grifka
4.5
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Mar 23, 2022
Dr. Grifka is a thorough, and very caring doctor. He makes every visit so special, and so personalized. You feel like you are the most important patient. He helped save my life with his knowledge, his commitment, and excellent follow up. You are in for a real treat when you visit his office. He is kind, and I recommend Dr. George H. Grifka 100%.
— Mar 23, 2022
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Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Grifka, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Grifka's profile.

Dr. Grifka frequently treats the following conditions: Chest Pain, Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. George Grifka, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center.

Yes, Dr. George Grifka, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA