Expert Heart Team review for Los Angeles area patients. Virtual consultations with 48-hour turnaround.
Los Angeles boasts a world-class cardiac surgery infrastructure anchored by Cedars-Sinai's Smidt Heart Institute and UCLA Medical Center, both recognized internationally for advanced valve repair, aortic surgery, and mechanical circulatory support. The greater LA metro area performs approximately 6,000 cardiac surgical procedures annually across more than a dozen programs. The geographic sprawl of Los Angeles creates a unique challenge for cardiac patients. A patient in the San Fernando Valley may be referred to a completely different surgical team than someone in Orange County, even for the same diagnosis. Travel times of 60 to 90 minutes between major medical centers mean that patients rarely seek opinions from more than one institution before making a decision. WhiteGloveMD eliminates the geography problem entirely. Our virtual Heart Team review connects LA patients with nationally ranked cardiovascular specialists who evaluate surgical recommendations without any travel requirement, ensuring decisions are based on clinical evidence rather than freeway proximity.
For LA patients, our virtual model solves the sprawl problem — expert Heart Team review without fighting the 405. We benchmark surgical plans against outcomes from Cedars-Sinai, UCLA, and national data, giving patients confidence that their recommended approach reflects the best available evidence, not just the nearest available surgeon.
48-hour turnaround. Dual-physician Heart Team review. Starting at $495.