Dawn Atwal, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Cardiologist, Dr. Dawn Atwal, who serves patients in Orange County, California.

An exceptional cardiologist, Dr. Atwal, stands as a beacon of expertise and compassion in the field of cardiology, with over three decades of dedicated practice and a profound commitment to cardiovascular health. 

As the leading cardiologist at Laguna Cardiology, she oversees a comprehensive practice devoted to both preventive and acute cardiovascular care. She offers treatments covering various aspects of heart disease, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, valvular issues ensuring that her patients receive the highest standard of care.

Before embarking on her professional journey, Dr. Atwal’s journey to becoming a distinguished cardiologist began with her medical education at the prestigious David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She completed her internal medicine internship, residency, and cardiology fellowship training at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, where she honed her skills and deepened her understanding of cardiovascular medicine.

Following her training, the doctor attained board certification in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Among her professional affiliations, Dr. Atwal remains actively engaged in the community, serving as a volunteer with Heartfelt, a local nonprofit organization. Heartfelt is dedicated to conducting affordable heart screenings and advocating for the early detection of cardiac conditions to prevent sudden cardiac arrest. Her involvement with Heartfelt underscores her commitment to promoting cardiovascular health and increasing public awareness of heart-related issues.

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).

Recommended Articles

• Alternative Remedies to Treat Cardiovascular Diseases

  Herbal Treatment of the heart has been used by mankind for centuries and has shown an excellent effect. Especially effective was the use of medicinal plants in the case of chronic diseases, such as atherosclerosis and hypertension, where treatment involves a particular duration and a comprehensive...

• Digoxin and Common Brands

  Generic Name: DigoxinBrand Names: Cardoxin, Lanoxin, Digitek, LanoxicapsWhat is digoxin?Digoxin is derived from the digitalis plant leaves. It helps in making the heartbeat stronger along with a more regular rhythm pattern. Digoxin is mostly used for treating individuals who suffer from heart...

• How Does your Triglyceride Level Affect You?

  Triglycerides are produced as a product of breakdown of fats. It is also produced from carbohydrates to be stored as energy. Triglycerides are generally stored in fat cells and released when needed.The healthy range or normal level of triglycerides in the body is less than 150 milligrams per...

• Gout Complications

  Any medical problem left untreated can have devastating consequences. With gout, most people affected may experience a single gout attack that comes with severe pain in the affected joint. Soon thereafter, the symptoms may go away for weeks and even months, and the individual may forget about...

• 5 Tips on Living with Atrial Fibrillation

  Atrial fibrillation is a condition of the heart which causes irregularity of the heartbeat. It causes quivering inside the heart chambers, especially the atria. Due to this rapid and irregular trembling, patients also have an increased risk of stroke.People that have atrial fibrillation usually have...

• How Atrial Fibrillation Is Diagnosed

  Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a condition that disrupts the heart's functions, specifically the heart rate or rhythm. Symptoms can be intermittent, persistent, or permanent in nature, and in some instances they disappear on their own, while other forms require medication to restore normal heart...