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Arvin P. Narula, MD
4.7
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
Arvin P. Narula, MD
4.7
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Accepting new patients
Location and phone
San Diego Cardiac Center Medical Group
3131 Berger Ave.
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123-4233
Get directionsSan Diego Cardiac Center Medical Group Chula Vista
750 Medical Center Court
Suite 10
Chula Vista, CA 91911-6634
Get directions858-244-6867
Fax: 858-682-2202San Diego Cardiac Center Medical Group, El Cajon
300 S. Pierce St.
Suite 102
El Cajon, CA 92020-4124
Get directions619-668-4700
Fax: 619-668-0049
About Arvin P. Narula, MD
Age: 41
Education
Drexel University College of Medicine: Internship
Scripps Green Hospital: Fellowship
Drexel University College of Medicine: Medical School
Jackson Memorial Hospital: Fellowship
Drexel University College of Medicine: Residency
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
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NPI
1144535709
Insurance plans accepted
Arvin P. Narula, MD, accepts 41 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.7
94 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.6
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.7
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.7
Care Provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.7
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
April 9, 2026
5.0
Dr. Narula was excellent. Extremely engaged, professional, helpful and compassionate. Explained the plan of care with me very thoroughly. Listened to me and helped to alleviate much of my anxiety and my concerns. I was very impressed with his expertise and his caring for me. His EKG tech was also excellent - a really great doctor!
Verified Patient
March 26, 2026
5.0
Dr. Arvin Narula is excellent and attentive.
Verified Patient
February 26, 2026
4.0
All good
Verified Patient
February 26, 2026
3.6
I had an EKG done before the doctor came in the exam room. I don't recall that he mentioned anything about the results. The doctor is very good with what he did for me, but I don't get a connection with how fast he comes into the room & is walking out before giving me much time to share how my condition is doing or what I have done to address it. Doctor is BLACK & WHITE when it comes to his relationship with me or maybe his other office patience. He cares, but we don't know, as patients, that he even hears us. He Is always pleasant, but office visits don't seem to be his thing.
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Arvin P. Narula, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Arvin P. Narula, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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