Pooya I. Bokhoor, MD
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Pooya I. Bokhoor, MD

  • Interventional Cardiology
Average rating: 5.0
 
Santa Monica Cardiology |

About

Dr. Pooya Bokhoor is a general and interventional cardiologist who practices in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology and nuclear cardiology, and sees patients in both the clinic and the hospital.

Dr. Bokhoor’s clinical interests include preventive cardiology, coronary artery disease, percutaneous coronary interventions/stenting, peripheral vascular disease, valvular heart disease, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, patent foramen oval (PFO), stress-induced cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, cholesterol disorders and diet and lifestyle modification to treat heart disease.

Dr. Bokhoor received his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he graduated at the top of his class and was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency training at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, where he received multiple teaching awards. He continued his training at UCLA with a fellowship in cardiovascular disease, and was named Chief Cardiology Fellow. He then completed additional training in interventional cardiology at UCLA, focusing on percutaneous coronary interventions, peripheral vascular interventions and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Bokhoor has completed research and published manuscripts on coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary interventions, patent foramen oval and obstructive sleep apnea.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011

Fellowships

Interventional Cardiology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2016
Cardiology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2015

Residency

Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2011

Internship

Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2009

Degree

MD, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, 2008

Recognitions

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Research

Interests

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
  • Preventative Cardiology
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Patent Foramen Ovale
  • Stress- Induced (Takotsubo) Cardiomyopathy

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2024, 2025

Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
213 total ratings | 70 reviews
5.0
July 31, 2025
Went well
5.0
July 29, 2025
Dr. Bokhoor's clinical expertise and bed side manners are impeccable! I feel truly fortunate to have him as my cardiologist.
5.0
July 29, 2025
He was very thorough. He reviewed all my results with me and discussed them efficiently. He covered all the necessary points to improve my health. He answered all my questions. Excellent service and I am very grateful.
5.0
July 27, 2025
He is outstanding! Listens, helpful and VERY knowledgeable
5.0
July 25, 2025
As always Dr. Bakoor was informative, caring puntial and very well aquinted with my case