Orange County Heart Institute and Research Center

What Orange County Heart Institute and Research Center does

Orange County Heart Institute and Research Center is a single private medical group practice founded in 1994 in Orange, California, providing comprehensive cardiac care across prevention, diagnosis, treatment, education, and rehabilitation. The practice is staffed by 12 or more board-certified physicians covering general cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, structural heart disease, vascular disease, and women's heart health. Services span non-invasive diagnostics — treadmill stress testing, 64-slice CT angiography, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and EBCT calcium scoring — as well as invasive and procedural work including drug-coated stents, balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), radiofrequency ablation, pacemaker and ICD implantation, Watchman left atrial appendage occlusion, and Heart Mate II artificial heart monitoring. The institute operates as one of the country's most experienced External Counterpulsation (ECP) centers, having offered the therapy since June 2000 with a self-reported approximately 90 percent success rate.

The business model is professional-services revenue from patient care, billed through insurance reimbursement, Medicare, and patient payments across office consultations, diagnostic testing, and procedures performed at the practice's offices and at affiliated hospitals. Procedures are performed under clinical affiliations with St. Joseph Hospital (Orange) and Hoag Hospital (Newport Beach), where multiple practice physicians hold Medical Directorships in Structural Heart, Heart Failure, Invasive Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Varicose Vein Ablation. Distribution is direct: patients schedule via phone or a patient portal, with additional volume generated through primary-care and specialist referrals within the St. Joseph Health network and the broader Orange County medical community. The institute also generates revenue through participation in clinical research studies, notably serving as one of 100 sites in the Angel Medical Systems ALERTS Clinical Study (2009-2015) that supported the May 2018 FDA premarket approval of the AngelMed Guardian System, with Dr. Kelly Tucker as Principal Investigator.

The group holds first-in-California full ICANL certification of its nuclear medicine laboratory and full ICAEL certification of its echocardiography program. Marketing channels include a content-rich website, a PBS/SoCal TV show ('Health Matters with Dr. Larry Santora') recognized with a Telly Award, community-facing programs such as the Dick Butkus Cardiac Screening Program, and a sports cardiology affiliation with the Anaheim Ducks. The firm does not disclose revenue, has not raised external capital, operates without a mobile app or public API, and shows no AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Orange County Heart Institute and Research Center

Legal name

Orange County Heart Institute and Research Center

Website

https://ocheartinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orange County Heart Institute and Research Center is a private cardiology medical group practice founded in 1994 in Orange, California, providing comprehensive cardiac prevention, diagnostic, interventional, and rehabilitation services through 12+ board-certified physicians affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital and Hoag Hospital.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiology Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Cardiology (Consultative) (HLAKABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based) (HLAFABAK), Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging (Echo/CT/MRI/Nuclear) (HLAKABAE), Cardiovascular / Cath Lab & Electrophysiology Centers (HLAFAIAI)

Keywords

• Cardiac care services
• Interventional cardiology
• Cardiac diagnostics
• Electrophysiology services
• Heart disease prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Direct medical services including office consultations, diagnostic testing (stress tests, CT angiography, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography), interventional procedures (stents, angioplasty, pacemaker implantation, ablation therapy), and ongoing disease management. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursement, Medicare, and patient payments.
2. Clinical Research: Participation in clinical trials such as the ALERTS Clinical Study for the AngelMed Guardian System, generating revenue through research grants and study participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Orange County Heart Institute and Research Center is a private cardiology medical group practice that provides comprehensive cardiac care including prevention, diagnostic imaging, interventional procedures, electrophysiology, and cardiac rehabilitation. It is staffed by 12+ board-certified cardiologists and offers specialized programs in women's heart health, heart failure, structural heart disease (including TAVR), varicose vein treatment, and clinical research participation, with procedures performed at affiliated hospitals St. Joseph Hospital and Hoag Hospital.

Product overview

Orange County Heart Institute and Research Center is a single medical group providing comprehensive cardiac care through multiple specialized services. Founded in 1994, it offers a full spectrum of cardiac services including diagnostic imaging (Cardiac CT Angiography, EBCT Calcium Scan, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography), interventional treatments (Interventional Cardiology with stents and angioplasty), arrhythmia management (Cardiac Pacing and Ablation), heart failure care (ECP therapy, Biventricular Pacemakers), and structural heart disease treatment (TAVR). The institute also operates specialized centers for Women's Heart Health, Vascular Disease, and Varicose Vein Treatment, plus a Coumadin Clinic for anticoagulation management. All services are delivered by board-certified cardiologists who participate in ongoing research studies and clinical trials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardiac Stress Testing Treadmill stress testing, stress echocardiography, and pharmacological stress testing to evaluate how the heart handles work and assess coronary artery blockages. Patients include adults with suspected or known heart disease.
• Cardiac CT Angiography 64-slice (or higher) CT angiography using iodine-based contrast to visualize coronary arteries as a non-invasive alternative to invasive coronary angiography. Patients include adults being evaluated for coronary artery disease.
• Cardiac Pacing and Arrhythmia Services Comprehensive program including arrhythmia consultation, atrial fibrillation clinic, electrophysiology, radiofrequency ablation, pacemaker implantation, ICD implantation, and biventricular pacemakers. Patients include those with atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, bradycardia, and other heart rhythm disorders.
• ECP: External Counterpulsation Non-invasive treatment that increases blood flow to the heart through sequential compression of lower extremities synchronized with ECG. Used for angina, heart attacks, cardiogenic shock, and congestive heart failure with approximately 90% success rate. Patients include those with refractory angina due to blocked coronary arteries.
• Treatments for Congestive Heart Failure Comprehensive CHF management including ECP therapy, biventricular pacemakers for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), and implantable artificial heart devices including Heart Mate II. Patients include those with weakened heart muscle requiring specialized monitoring.
• Structural and Valvular Disease (TAVR) Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) performed at St. Joseph Hospital and Hoag Hospital for aortic stenosis and prosthetic valve dysfunction with catheter-based approach and average 2-day hospital stay. Patients include those with aortic stenosis.
• Varicose Vein Treatment Non-surgical in-office Venefit procedure to treat chronic venous insufficiency, resolving painful legs, leg swelling, cramping, and varicose veins. Covered by Medicare and most insurance plans.
• Interventional Cardiology Interventional procedures including drug-coated and drug-eluting coronary stents, balloon angioplasty (PTCA), laser atherectomy, and rotational atherectomy. Cardiologists have over 100 years of combined experience. Patients include those with blocked arteries and heart attacks.
• Coumadin Clinic Anticoagulation clinic under Dr. Shokooh supervision providing INR monitoring and education for patients taking blood thinners including newer alternatives like Pradaxa, Xarelto, or Eliquis.
• Women's Heart Center Specialized center addressing heart disease symptoms in women including shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue, and pain in upper back, shoulders, neck, or jaw. Directed by Dr. Santora, Dr. Shokooh, and Dr. Tucker. Patients include women experiencing gender-specific cardiac symptoms.
• Vascular Lab Vascular disease and limb salvage program using minimally invasive techniques and non-invasive ultrasound evaluations. Procedures are performed in an outpatient environment by Dr. Kolski. Patients include those with peripheral vascular disease.
• Nuclear Cardiology Nuclear scanning test or myocardial perfusion imaging showing blood flow to heart muscle, used with exercise stress testing to determine extent of coronary artery blockage and prognosis. First center in California to receive ICANL Certification for its nuclear medicine laboratory.
• EBCT Calcium Scan Electron Beam CT heart scan for early detection of heart disease identifying calcium buildup in coronary arteries. Pioneered by the institute for early detection of heart disease.
• Echocardiography Cardiac ultrasound imaging including standard echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography for detailed heart structure evaluation. First center in California to receive ICAEL Certification for its echocardiography program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% success rate for ECP treatment (improvement in exercise tolerance, chest pain, shortness of breath and quality of life)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Angel Medical Systems, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2018Orange County Heart Institute & Research Center participated as one of 100 centers in the ALERTS Clinical Study for the AngelMed Guardian System. Dr. Kelly J. Tucker served as Principal Investigator and Karena De La Mora as Research Coordinator. The study ran from 2009-2015 with 910 patients implanted and 3,450 implant years of follow-up data. The FDA granted premarket approval in May 2018. Dr. Tucker stated: 'The AngelMed system represents a huge move forward in medical technology and allows physicians now for the first time to detect silent events.'

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Hoag Heart & Vascular Institute: Hoag Heart & Vascular Institute is a regional, hospital-based cardiovascular program in Orange County where OCHI physicians hold the Medical Director of Electrophysiology role; comparable as a regional competitor and partner for OCHI's procedural volume.

Broad incumbents

• Providence Heart Institute: Providence Heart Institute is a large multi-state health system cardiovascular program that includes affiliated St. Joseph Hospital where OCHI physicians serve as directors; comparable as a broader incumbent operating a similar multi-subspecialty cardiac service line.
• Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute: Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute is a large academic cardiovascular program in Los Angeles offering the full spectrum of interventional, EP, structural, and imaging services; comparable as a broad incumbent defining the standard of care that OCHI competes with regionally.
• UC Irvine Health Cardiology: UC Irvine Health Cardiology is an Orange County-based academic cardiology program; comparable as a broad incumbent competitor for patients, hospital affiliations, and physician recruitment in the same geography.
• UCLA Health Cardiology: UCLA Health Cardiology is an academic multi-subspecialty cardiology program offering interventional, EP, heart failure, and advanced imaging; comparable as a broad incumbent and a training ground for many of OCHI's physicians (multiple OCHI physicians did fellowships at UCLA).

Direct peers

• Pacific Heart & Vascular Medical Group: Pacific Heart & Vascular is a multi-physician independent cardiology group in California offering diagnostic, interventional, and EP services; closely comparable to OCHI as a similarly structured independent specialty cardiology practice competing for referrals and hospital privileges.
• Cardiology Associates Medical Group: Cardiology Associates Medical Group is an independent multi-physician cardiology practice; comparable as a direct peer of similar size and service mix, operating in a similar private-practice cardiology business model.

Emerging players

• Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVA): CVA is a PE-backed platform aggregating independent cardiology practices across the U.S. It is directly comparable as a cardiology group business model, and represents the type of scaled aggregator that OCHI may eventually partner with or compete against.
• CardioOne: CardioOne is an emerging cardiology-focused platform providing operational, technology, and capital support to independent cardiology practices; comparable as a potential growth/partnering model for OCHI to remain independent while scaling.
• US Heart & Vascular: US Heart & Vascular is a PE-backed cardiology group aggregator building a national network of independent cardiovascular practices, comparable as a competing platform seeking to partner with or acquire groups of OCHI's size and subspecialty mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1660340914247989
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orange-county-heart-institute-and-research-center-a-medical-group

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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