LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Adventist Heart Institute is pleased to announce that Mark Gardner, MD, has joined its team of cardiac specialists.

Dr. Gardner welcomes patients at clinic locations in Lakeport and Calistoga.

Dr. Gardner earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Yale-New Haven Medical Center.

Prior to joining the Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Dr. Gardner worked with Tenet Florida Heart and Vascular Network in Delray Beach, Florida where he was also the medical director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic.

Dr. Gardner was on faculty at Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine where he taught medical students and residents.

Dr. Gardner is known by his peers and patients for his passion in prevention of heart disease and wellness.

He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with a subspecialty in cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Gardner’s wife, Barbara Gardner, MD, is a pediatrician who sees patients at the Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Medical Office in Lakeport.

“It is a privilege to join with the team of excellent cardiologists and surgeons at the Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute,” said Dr. Gardner. “I’m also honored to partner with my patients for their heart health. My career in cardiology has taught me the importance of educating patients and empowering them to manage their own health, from prevention through choosing diagnostic and therapeutic options.”

The Adventist Heart Institute spans six counties, four hospitals and nine clinic locations, including four clinics right here in Lake County.

The multispecialty team provides comprehensive cardiac care, bringing together some of the most talented cardiac health professionals and cutting-edge technology on the West Coast.

Cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and heart and vascular surgeons, along with a dedicated team of specialist cardiac support staff, provide a full spectrum of cardiac medicine from prevention to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, with an emphasis on whole-person treatment.

Dr. Gardner joins three Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute physicians practicing in Lake County.

Dr. Lou Ivanovic sees patients in Clearlake, Hidden Valley Lake and Kelseyville; Drs. Whie Oh and Jeong Sik Park both see patients in Clearlake; and Dr. Stewart Allen sees patients in Hidden Valley Lake.

Patients may schedule an appointment with Dr. Gardner at his Lakeport clinic by calling 707-263-6346.

Learn more about the Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute online at www.adventistheart.org.