Early NFL cheerleader full of pep after heart procedure
One of the first cheerleaders in the NFL, now 95 years old, is thriving after receiving a new heart valve at Sharp Memorial Hospital.
Arvin Narula, MD
4.7
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
Arvin 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 Narula, MD
Age: 44
Languages: English
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
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Insurance plans accepted
Arvin Narula, MD, accepts 42 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.7
127 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.8
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.8
Care Provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.8
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
July 21, 2025
5.0
Dr. Narula was very thorough, explained the problem I experienced during the surgery and assured me everything looked good with my heart.
Verified Patient
July 16, 2025
5.0
Follow up appt
Verified Patient
June 27, 2025
5.0
All good.
Verified Patient
June 9, 2025
5.0
Dr. Narula and I spent time talking and discussing my exercise and eating regimens, job changes and opened exploring watchman and atrial fibrillation ablation procedure.
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Special recognitions
Guardian Angel recognitions
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Guardian Angel recognitions
Arvin Narula, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Arvin Narula, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Featured in Sharp Health News
Arvin Narula, MD, has been featured as a medical expert in Sharp Health News.
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