North Coast Cardiology

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Dr. Katherine Ludington, MD, FACC

Dr. Ludington graduated from Stanford University with honors in both Biology and Psychology. She completed her medical school training at the world renowned University of California, San Francisco campus (associated with UC Berkeley). She then returned to Stanford University for her residency in Internal Medicine.After board certification in internal medicine, Dr. Ludington successfully finished her fellowship specialty training at the University of California, San Diego. She joined the s…

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Dr. Afnan Tariq, MD, FACC

Dr. Afnan Tariq brings exceptional cardiovascular expertise to North Coast Cardiology, supporting patients facing advanced and complex heart conditions. He is one of a select group of cardiologists triple fellowship-trained in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, and structural heart interventions. Dr. Tariq maintains a consulting practice focused on advanced heart disease, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, and minimally invasive valve replacement. He also serves as an advisor for cardiology to the American Medical Association, helping to shape national policy for how cardiovascular innovations are valued and reimbursed.

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Dr. Kinaan Javed

Dr. Javed is a San Diego native, born and raised in the community he now serves. He earned his degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California, San Diego and his medical degree from the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. He returned home to complete his Internal Medicine residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital, followed by his General Cardiology fellowship at Temecula Valley Hospital, where he is now advancing through fellowship training in Interventional and Structural Cardiology.

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Joan Feliz, NP

Joan has extensive cardiology experience with a holistic, respectful and thorough approach to your wellness. Joan (pronounced Joe-On) has worked in the cardiac catheterization laboratory in the US Navy for 7 years prior to obtaining his nurse practitioner license. He has also worked as an inpatient RN at the Naval Medical Center for many years, helping train others in how to assess patients’ heart rhythm and well being while hospitalized. Finally, he has extensive echocardiogram training as a sonographer. His interests include health prevention such as cardiac rehabilitation guidance, weight management and stress management techniques.

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