Ridgecrest Cardiology

At Ridgecrest Regional Hospital’s Cardiology Clinic, we provide access to specialized and comprehensive cardiovascular care that focuses on assessment, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Our board-certified physicians, registered nurses, and support staff take a patient-centered approach to care, meaning we don’t just listen to your heart—we listen to you!

Our trusted cardiology department serves patients throughout Ridgecrest and the Greater Kern County area, and our center offers:

• Full-time outpatient cardiac care
• Non-invasive vascular testing
• Pacemaker Clinic and surgical implant of both pacemakers and defibrillator devices
• Non-invasive cardiology testing
• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

Our cardiology staff is standing by to help direct you toward the care you need. Call our team at (760) 499-3277 .

Comprehensive Cardiac Testing in Ridgecrest

The first step in establishing a personalized treatment plan is to understand the nature and scope of your heart issue. Our Cardiology Clinic offers a wide range of tests to help diagnose heart problems.

If your primary care physician has recommended testing, our team will walk you through every aspect of our process, so you feel comfortable throughout. Other clear signs that diagnostic testing may be needed include chest pain, palpitations, fatigue, shortness of breath, leg swelling and cramping, and the presence of Varicose veins.

Our testing services include:

• Cardiac stress test
• ABI
• Cardiac monitoring
• Holter Monitor
• Echocardiogram
• EEG’s

Risk factors for heart disease include, but are not limited to:

• Diets that are high in fat, cholesterol, or sodium
• High blood pressure
• Stress
• Lack of physical activity
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• A family history of heart disease

At RRH, we understand how troubling heart problems can be, which is why we not only focus on testing and treating the issue, but also offer rehabilitation solutions through our Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program. This program is designed to improve the quality of life for our patients and is tailored to their specific needs. From helping patients navigate nutrition, physical activity, and stress levels to sharing resources and matching you with experts, our Ridgecrest cardiologists want you to feel confident that you are in good hands every step of your journey.