Dawn Atwal, MD

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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).

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