Yonatan Mark Bitton-Faiwiszewski, MD

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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Yonatan Mark Bitton-Faiwiszewski, who serves patients throughout the State of California.

Dr. Bitton-Faiwiszewski is an interventional cardiologist with additional interest and training in vascular medicine. He is passionate about helping patients experience a healthy cardiovascular system so they can be active and happy members of their families and communities. 

In California, he is a part of the team of medical professionals at Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute. He can also be found on staff at Adventist Health St. Helena, Adventist Health Clear Lake, Adventist Health Physicians Network – Woodland Cardiology, and Adventist Health Physicians Network Napa – Family Medicine.

“I love that I get to know people every day, to understand who they are as individuals, and to use science and interventional skills to help people live their best lives. There is nothing more special than meeting someone, helping them with a problem and then seeing them go on to thrive” expressed Dr. Bitton-Faiwiszewski. 

A New York City native, he graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics, Summa Cum Laude, from Rutgers University in 2008. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2012.

Furthering his training, Dr. Bitton-Faiwiszewski performed his residency in internal medicine at UC San Diego Medical Center in 2015, his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University of Colorado in 2019, his fellowship in interventional cardiology at the University of Utah Health in 2020, and his fellowship in endovascular intervention and vascular medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in 2021.

Helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life, he is triple board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology by 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.

Holding fellowship status, Dr. Bitton-Faiwiszewski is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI).

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).

Active in research and publication, Dr. Bitton-Faiwiszewski is noted for his dedication to education and support of his patients’ whole-person health.

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