Shephal K. Doshi, MD
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Pacific Heart Institute
2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 280W, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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About Shephal K. Doshi
Dr. Shephal K. Doshi, M.D., Executive Medical Director The Edward and Mary White Endowed Chair in Electrophysiology Dr. Doshi, the executive medical director of Providence Saint John’s Heart and Vascular Institute and director of the Sandra & Vin Scully Heart Rhythm Center, is a leading expert in interventional therapies for arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and ventricular tachycardia. He remains active in cutting-edge ablation research involving different forms of ablation energy including the groundbreaking pulse field ablation (PFA). He has been a principal investigator (PI) in studies involving various PFA technologies and previously, in balloon catheter ablation and contact force sensing ablation for atrial fibrillation. He has a long list of firsts in cardiac electrophysiology, including performing the first pulse field ablation procedures in the Greater Los Angeles Area, marking a significant milestone in the treatment of A-fib. He is also the first in the nation to implant the WATCHMAN device after FDA approval in 2015, offering an alternative to blood-thinning medications for heart patients He also remains active as a National PI in the largest studies involving left atrial appendage closure. In addition to his diverse experience with leadless pacemakers, he is an avid Dodger and Laker fan!
In The News
Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Veterans Affairs W. Los Angeles Healthcare Systems, CA
Cardiovascular Disease
St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, CA
Internal Medicine
Albany Medical College of Union University, Albany, NY
Internship
St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, CA
Internal Medicine
Memberships & Affiliations
American College of Cardiology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Efficacy of Tuned Waveforms Based on Different Membrane Time Constants on Defibrillation Thresholds: Primary Results from the POWER Trial
- Pulmonary Vein Isolation Using a Visually-Guided Laser Balloon Catheter: The First 200-Patient Multicenter Clinical Experience.
- Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Stroke Prophylaxis in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: 2.3-Year Follow-up of the PROTECT AF (Watchman Left Atrial Appendage System for Embolic Protection in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation) Trial.
Saint John's Physician Partners Affiliated Providers
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Cardiac electrophysiology is not his only passion, however. He remains an avid lifelong LA Lakers fan and loves beach sports, live music and football.
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Dr Shephal was an excellent Dr he explained everything to me in layman terms. Greatly appreciated. He's super nice and caring. Glad he's gonna take care of me. Thank you
Providence Patient
I've referred Dr Doshi to many. High emotional intelligence and empathy matched with superior competency. Mine is not a straightforward case of his and we were good partners to figure out nontraditional paths together. The heart is a serious matter.
Providence Patient
I cannot imagine a better asset for your health care delivery system than Dr. Doshi.
Providence Patient
I appreciated Dr Doshi's expertise, sense if humor and understanding immensely. The best physician!
Providence Patient
Dr. Doshi is a wonderful doctor and has helped me so much with my afib and getting me back into NSR
Providence Patient
Dr. Doshi is a great doctor and he takes all the time we need to discuss whatever problems I have.
Providence Patient