Dr. Michael Dam, MD

Cardiology*MaleAge 60

Cardiology*

Dr. Michael Dam, MD is a cardiologist in Los Alamitos, CA. He specializes in Cardiology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Michael Dam, MD

Practice

4281 Katella Ave Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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Accepting new patients

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Dam is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Laguna Hills, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Dam is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Dam specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Dam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dam

4.7
63 ratings, 54 with a written review
5 star
89%
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4 star
2%
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3 star
2%
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2 star
2%
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1 star
6%
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First visit with Dr Dam & very happy
Not just Dr Dam himself, but also the assisting nurse and check in desk staff were all great. My visit was a really smooth experience. Any questions I had were answered really clearly and concisely.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Colin – Mar 12, 2025
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Dr. Dam and his team were so professional, nice
Everything was great. Dr. Dam was so caring, professional, knowledgeable and kind. The two persons who did my treadmill test and ultrasound were amazing, polite. The front desk staffs were also kind and polite. Thank you all
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Espanta Ghaffari – Feb 07, 2025
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Everyone thought I would be a vegetable if I lived
I had a cardiac arrest at work and was given CPR for 22 min. There was no blood pumping to my brain that whole time. Dr Dams team at PCA used a special hypothermia protocol to lower by temp by 10 degrees which saved my brain. I am alive have a defibrillator implanted and have full cognitive function. Everyone says it’s a miracle but I believe God used the Drs hands to heal me and protect me. I have 2 young kids and every day is a blessing. Dr Dam has always been very pleasant and super knowledgeable. I never want a diff cardiologist.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ryan – Nov 20, 2024
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Office visit
Dr. Dam as always put my worries at ease. He was patient & listened to my concerns. He told me I needed an ultra sound so he can see how my heart is doing, handed me a piece of paper & directed me to the front desk to make an appointment, I tried to give the paper to the girl up front only to be told, wait for scheduling to contact you to make that appointment. It's 1 week later & I've not heard anything from 'a scheduler'. Nevertheless I'm a bit concerned & I suppose I'll have to call & make the appointment?
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Suzanne G – Jul 26, 2024
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Dr. Dam Professionalism
Dr. Dam is very knowledgeable and doesn’t sugarcoat anything which is very important. He called me the very next day to discuss bloodwork and my echocardiogram. I was very happy to see how much he cared about me. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a cardiologist.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 11, 2024
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He Cares
Explained in detail my heart situation and the things were set up to do to get my heart back in good yea
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 21, 2024
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Visit
Not much time spent
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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May 26, 2024
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Dr. Michael Dam is the best, my Mother is 93 years old and he takes his time with her, hes a good Doctor
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Elizabeth Yeh – Apr 29, 2024
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Dr Dam is very professional
The Nurse was very nice and Dr Dam took his time to explain thing's. He even ordered extra tests just to make sure everything was ok.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Collene Zimmerman – Feb 29, 2024
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Excellent
Excellent
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 15, 2024
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My experience with Dr. Dam
I was referring to Dr. Dam’s practice. Dr Dam evaluated my symptoms and performed an EKG. He cleared explained his observation and suggested further operations. I left feeling that I was in good hands.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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LR – Feb 09, 2024
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Awesome doctor
Dr dam is an awesome cardiologist he's been my doctor for over a decade and I'm ever so grateful to have him my friend recently needed a new cardiologist and I introduced the two and now my friend has an awesome doctor I don't know what I would do without PCA or Dr Dan my hat tips to both.,...,
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James Burkeen – Jan 20, 2024
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Clear and comprehensive care
I have just started seeing Dr Dam. I appreciate his thoroughness, depth of knowledge, and clarity in explaining my symptoms / course of testing and treatment. I was grateful to receive a call from him personally to review results of my procedures.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 07, 2024
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Dr Dam was very nice and patient. He explained everything he was doing. Most importantly he called and let me know test results as soon as he got them back. I would differently recommend him to family and friends.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marcia – Dec 29, 2023
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Inefficient Overall
Hard to schedule appointment (2+ months); rush meeting by doctor (overbooked?); delay service (medical group didn't receive work request 3 business days after the visit); Impatient staff (won't allow visit at 15 min. late); short staff (can't reach someone during work hours); InEfficient staff (Medical group received 1 order among few other work requested by Dr. Dam).
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 28, 2023
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New patient, first visit.
Was referred to PCA by DR Elsayed with California Heart associates. I was very pleased with the reception area staff the nurse that took my vitals and with DR. Dam himself. he had my records from California Heart associates went over The test that were done there. he had a hard copy of a Lexiscan Nuclear Test referred by Dr. Elsayed April 2022 and completed at PCA facility in city of Orange on May 18 2022 he went over that with me and gave me a copy of it that impressed me. I gave a five star rating based on my first visit would I recommend too early to tell.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 07, 2023
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Excellent experience!
Dr. Dam was extremely professional and explained everything I needed. I was in and out well ahead of my anticipated time, and parking was validated. What could have been an anxious time became very pleasant.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Richard B – Jul 05, 2023
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Its my first visit with Dr.Dam.Very pleasant,reviewed my medications and was pleased had it updated.I was surprise I got an EKG and provided pamphlets of future appts and explained what will be done.I like Dr Dam doesnt rush. The staff are friendly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 15, 2023
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I used to use a different Dr in same office who I was not pleased with. I ended up hospitalized and met Dr Dam. I told him I would be switching to him and have been much happier. He’s very nice and quick to get back to you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dana Way – Feb 10, 2023
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Dr. Dam always answers all my questions, and I never feel rushed. I highly recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mike S. – Nov 10, 2022
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care philosophy

Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group (PCA) has an unfailing commitment to the highest quality of cardiac care, combined with the expertise of the finest cardiovascular specialists in the country, which has earned us wide recognition...read more

biography

Michael Dam, M.D., F.A.C.C., is a board-certified cardiologist with dual certifications in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, he has decades of expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of heart-related conditions.

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  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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    Internship Hospital
  • University Of California San Diego

    Medical School
  • University Of California Irvine

    Undergraduate School
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American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Dam is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office4281 Katella Ave Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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    Office681 S Parker St Orange, CA 92868
    2
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office3070 Bristol St Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    3
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions
    Office681 S Parker St Orange, CA 92868
    4
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office681 S Parker St Orange, CA 92868
    5

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

      24451 Health Center Dr
      Laguna Hills, CA 92653
      Recipient of 25
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

      18111 Brookhurst St
      Fountain Valley, CA 92708
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center

      1111 W La Palma Ave
      Anaheim, CA 92801
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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