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Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist

Murtaza
Bharmal

MD  ·  Cardiology Content Expert

Interventional cardiologist, published researcher, and cardiology content expert based in Fullerton, California — bringing clinical precision and scientific rigor to every patient interaction, publication, and educational initiative.

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MD
4.9★
Patient Rating
190+
Patient Reviews
15+
Published Works
3
Board Certifications
About

Cardiology Rooted in Curiosity & Care

Dr. Murtaza Bharmal is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist practicing in Fullerton, California. What sets his approach apart is a background that began not in medicine, but in engineering — giving him a perspective that is both analytically rigorous and deeply human.

He is committed to making patients feel heard, understood, and never rushed. Whether in the cath lab or clinic, his goal is the same: to provide the most thoughtful, evidence-based care possible — and to explain it in a way that makes sense.

"I became a doctor because I wanted to actually help people — not just treat a condition, but understand the person behind it."
Clinical Expertise

A Full Spectrum of Cardiovascular Mastery

From complex coronary interventions to preventive cardiology, Dr. Bharmal's expertise covers the full breadth of cardiovascular medicine — with a focus on minimally invasive techniques and outcomes-driven research.

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Interventional Cardiology
Minimally invasive coronary and peripheral interventions, complex multi-vessel disease, FFR, and OCT-guided procedures.
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Preventive Cardiology
Comprehensive risk assessment, lipid management, hypertension, and evidence-based strategies to reduce coronary artery disease burden.
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Coronary Hemodynamics
Deep expertise in coronary physiology, intracoronary imaging, and hemodynamic assessment for optimized patient outcomes.
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Cardiac Emergency & ECPR
Research expertise in COVID-19's impact on cardiac arrest, extracorporeal CPR, and emergency cardiovascular care optimization.
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Inpatient & Outpatient Care
Comprehensive management from acute hospitalized patients to long-term outpatient cardiovascular care across top regional institutions.
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Digital Health & Nanotechnology
Published researcher on nanosensor technologies and digital transformation of healthcare — bridging engineering innovation and clinical care.
Content Expertise

Cardiology Content You Can Trust

Dr. Bharmal brings the same clinical precision to medical content creation that he applies in the cath lab. With over a decade of academic publishing, conference presentations, and patient education experience, he translates complex cardiovascular science into clear, accurate, and compelling content.

His work has appeared in leading journals including Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, Cardiology Clinics, Heart Failure Clinics, Resuscitation, and Personalized Medicine.

  • Peer-reviewed research articles
  • CME content & medical education
  • Clinical review articles
  • Patient education materials
  • Conference presentations
  • Digital health content
  • Medical device commentary
  • Case reports & case series
Cardiology Clinics · 2024
Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Cardiac Arrest and Emergency Care
Personalized Medicine · 2023
Nanosensor Technologies and the Digital Transformation of Healthcare
Catheterization & Cardiovascular Interventions
Physiologic Lesion Assessment to Optimize Multivessel Disease
ACC Scientific Session · 2019
Vessel Preparation Improves DES Expansion vs. Direct Stenting (OCT)
Resuscitation
Coronary Hemodynamic Responses to IV Adenosine: FFR Implications
Clinical Pearls

Heart Health, Straight from the Cath Lab

Evidence-based insights on nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, and cardiovascular wellness — written for patients and professionals alike. New articles every few days.

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Medications February 21, 2026
The Truth About Statins — Separating Myth from Evidence

Statins are among the most prescribed medications in the world — and among the most misunderstood. From muscle pain fears to memory concerns, Dr. Bharmal breaks down what the science actually says and what every patient should know before stopping their medication.

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NutritionFebruary 25, 2026
Omega-3s & Your Heart — What the Evidence Actually Says

Not all fish oil is created equal. A deep dive into the clinical trials, what dose and form actually matters, and what I tell my own patients about omega-3 supplementation.

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LifestyleComing Soon
Exercise as Medicine — How Much Is Enough for Heart Health?

The latest guidelines on exercise intensity, frequency, and type for cardiovascular disease prevention — and how to actually fit it into a busy life.

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Medical-Legal Services

Cardiology Expert Witness & Medical-Legal Consultant

Dr. Bharmal provides rigorous, objective medical-legal consulting and expert witness services to attorneys, insurance carriers, and legal teams across Orange County and Southern California.

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Expert Witness Testimony
Board-certified, actively practicing interventional cardiologist available for deposition and trial testimony for both plaintiff and defense.
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Standard of Care Review
Thorough review of medical records and clinical data to assess whether cardiovascular care met the accepted standard. Detailed written reports.
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Independent Medical Exam
Objective cardiac evaluations for workers' compensation, personal injury, and disability cases. Fast turnaround.
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Causation Analysis
Evidence-based analysis linking cardiac events to alleged negligence, injury, or occupational exposure.
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Affidavit of Merit
Timely preparation of affidavits of merit for cardiology malpractice cases with meticulous attention to the standard of care.
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Case Consultation
Early-stage case evaluation to assess merit and liability. Complimentary initial consultation. Plaintiff & defense throughout Southern California.
Case Types & Conditions
Acute Myocardial InfarctionCardiac ArrestCoronary Artery DiseaseStent ComplicationsMissed DiagnosisDelayed TreatmentHeart FailureArrhythmiaHypertensionPericarditis / MyocarditisCardiac Catheterization ComplicationsAngioplasty & Stent MalpracticeDrug-Induced Cardiac InjuryWrongful DeathWorkers' CompensationPersonal Injury
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Serving attorneys across Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Fast turnaround. Plaintiff & defense.
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🔬 Biomedical Engineering · BS UC San Diego · R&D Abbott Vascular
Research & Device Consulting

Where Clinical Cardiology Meets Engineering Innovation

Dr. Bharmal is uniquely positioned at the intersection of biomedical engineering and interventional cardiology — with formal engineering training from UC San Diego, hands-on R&D experience at Abbott Vascular, and over a decade of clinical use of the very devices he once helped develop.

Consulting Services

Clinical Insight for Device Developers & Research Teams

Before earning his MD, Dr. Bharmal worked as an R&D engineer at Abbott Vascular — one of the world's leading cardiac device companies — developing and refining coronary intervention technologies. He then spent over a decade as a clinician deploying these devices in patients.

This rare dual perspective — engineer and interventionalist — makes Dr. Bharmal an invaluable consultant for medical device companies, biotech startups, and research institutions.

  • Cardiac device clinical evaluation
  • Coronary intervention device design
  • Clinical trial design & protocol
  • Physician advisory board
  • FDA regulatory input & IND support
  • Market research & clinical needs
  • Device usability & human factors
  • Post-market clinical follow-up
  • Peer-reviewed research collaboration
  • Academic research partnerships
  • Grant writing & research strategy
  • Startup & investor consulting
🏭 Medical Device Industry
Consulting for cardiac device manufacturers on clinical relevance, physician feedback, product iteration, and real-world performance. Former R&D engineer at Abbott Vascular.
🧪 Clinical Research & Trials
Expert input on cardiovascular clinical trial design, endpoint selection, protocol development, and IRB considerations. Published in Catheterization & Cardiovascular Interventions and Personalized Medicine.
🚀 Biotech & Startup Advisory
Physician advisory services for cardiovascular startups seeking clinical validation, investor pitch support, and go-to-market strategy grounded in real interventional practice.
🎓 Academic Research Collaboration
Active research collaborator with expertise in coronary hemodynamics, nanosensor technology, digital health, and extracorporeal resuscitation.
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Coronary Stents & Angioplasty
Design, evaluation & clinical performance of coronary intervention devices
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Nanosensor & Digital Health
Published expertise in nanosensor technology and digital transformation of cardiology
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FFR & Hemodynamic Devices
Deep clinical expertise in pressure wire, OCT, and coronary physiology platforms
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ECPR & Resuscitation Tech
Research in extracorporeal CPR systems and cardiac arrest technology optimization
Partner on Your Next Project
Available for device consulting, research collaboration, advisory boards, and clinical trial support — Southern California and nationally.
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Credentials

Curriculum Vitae

Education & Training
2007–2011
BS, Biomedical Engineering — Honors
University of California, San Diego
2011–2013
R&D Engineer
Abbott Vascular
2013–2017
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of Vermont College of Medicine · AOA Class President
2017–2020
Residency — Internal Medicine
University of Chicago Medical Center
2020–2023
Fellowship — CV Disease & Interventional Cardiology · Chief Fellow
UC Irvine / Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Current
Providence St. Jude Medical Center
Fullerton, CA · St. Jude Heritage Medical Group
Board Certifications & Honors
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
AOA Honor Society
Chief Fellow
2025 Mission Physicians Leadership Award
Select Publications
2024
COVID-19 Impact on Cardiac Arrest & Emergency Care
Cardiology Clinics
2023
Nanosensor Technologies & Digital Healthcare
Personalized Medicine
2022
Physiologic Lesion Assessment — Multivessel Disease
Catheterization & Cardiovascular Interventions
2022
Coronary Hemodynamics & FFR: IV Adenosine Implications
Catheterization & Cardiovascular Interventions
Conferences
2025
CRT 2025 — Faculty Speaker
Coronary hemodynamics, complex coronary, preventive cardiology
2024
CICT 2024 — UC Irvine Interventional Cardiology
Coronary physiology, Pasadena, CA
Contact

Let's Work Together

Whether you're seeking a cardiology content expert, medical-legal consultant, device research partner, or clinical specialist — Dr. Bharmal welcomes the conversation.

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    100 E Valencia Mesa Dr, Suite 206
    Fullerton, CA 92835
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    (714) 446-5050
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    Providence St. Jude Medical Center
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Patient Reviews

What Patients Are Saying

4.9
★★★★★
190+ Ratings
Providence Health System

Verified patient reviews from Providence Health System — reflecting Dr. Bharmal's commitment to compassionate, patient-centered cardiovascular care.

★★★★★

"Dr. Bharmal is thoroughly professional and up to date on my health history. He spends time with me explaining options and listens attentively. I never feel rushed or like I am just a 'number'. His manner is both compassionate and reassuring. He is a real jewel!!!"

Providence PatientApr 2025
★★★★★

"Dr. Bharmal has been exemplary in handling my cardiac care. His manner and care is outstanding and his ease in explaining things makes me very comfortable."

Providence PatientFeb 2026
★★★★★

"Dr. Bharmal spends time teaching. I left with a good understanding of my current condition. He is so kind and I felt he cares."

Providence PatientJun 2025
★★★★★

"Dr.Bharmal was thorough, professional and listened to my concerns. I feel like I am his only patient when I see him — never rushed or hurried! He has a refreshing approach to patients."

Providence PatientSep 2025
★★★★★

"Outstanding Dr. I was referred to him for a heart issue, and he immediately acted with urgency, easing my fears and ordering the appropriate tests."

Providence PatientJan 2026
★★★★★

"Dr Bharmal is wonderful along with his assistant Maggie Ventura. They always make me feel seen, heard and go the extra mile. Feel so blessed to be in their care."

Providence PatientAug 2025
★★★★★

"Caring and easy to talk to. Good listener and I didn't feel rushed. He showed he genuinely cares about me."

Providence PatientJan 2026
★★★★★

"Dr. Bharmal is great. Explains everything in detail and answers all my questions. Very caring, listens to my questions and answers respectfully."

Providence PatientMay 2025
★★★★★

"I am very satisfied with Dr. Bharmal. He is competent, caring, friendly and very easy to talk to."

Providence PatientMay 2025
★★★★★

"Excellent. Listens to us. Very caring. Gives info. Works well with older adults. Kind and caring. Very knowledgeable."

Providence PatientMay 2025
★★★★★

"Dr. Bharmal is one of the nicest, most thorough doctors I've ever had. Extraordinarily good care. Warm, friendly and involved."

Providence PatientDec 2025
★★★★★

"My provider was friendly, knowledgeable and focused on my health. He was not rushed."

Providence PatientJan 2026
★★★★★

"Dr. Bharmal and Dr Pachon are two of the best Doctors I've ever had. Professional, Courteous, Attentive, and great listeners. They explain things so it's easy to understand."

Providence PatientNov 2025
★★★★★

"Best doctor/patient experience I have is with this doctor. The appointment was great — open, informative and very easy to understand. Top level care from the entire staff."

Providence PatientDec 2025
★★★★★

"Dr Bharmal is outstanding in his care and manner. Very thorough and answered all questions. Genuinely interested in my health and how my conditions affect my heart."

Providence PatientMay 2025
★★★★★

"I felt heard by the doctor and his staff and that they truly cared. Great care — generous with time, complete and simple explanations."

Providence PatientOct 2025
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