About Dr. Parto

Dr. Parham Parto is a cardiologist providing care to patients all throughout Southern California. He is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine and specializes in Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Parto is from Southern California and grew up in Irvine, CA, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California-Irvine in Biological Sciences and a minor in Educational Studies. He then received a Master of Public Health degree in Health Administration from Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, CA) and a medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his internship and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch, where he excelled to the top of his class and was selected among his peers as Chief Resident. He completed his fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease from the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, LA where he trained under the guidance of the top experts in the field. He then pursued further specialized training in Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Intervention at Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA.
Publications
Parto P, Guzman L. Radial approach risk in post-CABG angiography.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2017 [submitted]
Parto P, Lavie C, Arena R, Bond S, Popovic D, Ventura H. Body habitus in heart failure: understanding the mechanisms and clinical significance of the obesity paradox.
Future Cardiology. 2016; 12(6): 639-653.
Parto P, Lavie C, Ventura H. Reducing Heart Failure Risks in Obese Patients. Current Cardiovasc Risk Rep. 2016; 10(4): 1-8.
Shum K, Solivan A,
Parto P, Polin N, Jahangir E. Cardiovascular risk and level of statin use among women with breast cancer in a Cardio-Oncology clinic. The Ochsner Journal. 2016; 16(3): 217-224.
Ergle K,
Parto P, Krim SR. Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices: A novel approach in the management of patients with acute cardiogenic shock. The Ochsner Journal. 2016; 16(3): 243-249.
Bennett A,
Parto P, Krim SR. Hypertension and Ethnicity. Curr Opin Cardiol. 2016; 31(4): 381-386.
Lavie C, De Schutter A,
Parto P, Jahangir E, Kokkinos P, Ortega F, Arena R, Milani R. Obesity and Prevalence of Cardiovascular Diseases and Prognosis – the Obesity Paradox Updated. Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2016; 58(5): 537-547.
Lavie C,
Parto P, Archer E. Obesity, fitness, hypertension and prognosis – Is physical activity the common denominator? JAMA. 2016; 176(2): 217-218.
Parto P, Swift D, Sui X, Lavie C. The Role of Cardiorespiratory Fitness on Plasma Lipid Levels. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2015; Oct 5:1-7.
Parto P, Lavie C, Arena R, Ventura H. Preventing Heart Failure with Exercise Training. Curr Cardiovasc Risk Rep. 2015; 9(9):1-7.
Htyte N,
Parto P, Ragbir S, Jaffe L, White CJ. Predictors of outcomes following catheter-based therapy for acute stroke. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2015;85(6):1043-50.
Htyte N, Jaffe L,
Parto P, Ragbir S, White C. Predictors of Outcomes with Catheter-Based Therapy for Acute Stroke. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014; 63 (14) 61823-4.
Sharif R, Parekh T,
Parto P, Gowda A, Kumar A, Hoang A, Rangasety U, Fujise K,
Barbagelata AN. Electrocardiograph Predictors of False Activation of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2013; 81(S1):173.
Sharif R, Parekh T,
Parto P, Gowda A, Kumar A, Hoang A, Rangasety U, Fujise K,
Barbagelata AN. Clinical Predictors of False Activation of the Cardiac Catheterization
Laboratory. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2013; 81(S1):173.
Shah S,
Parto P, Lombard G, James M, Beckles D, Lick S, Valentine V. Probable
Phaeacremonium Parasiticum as a Cause of Cavitary Native Lung Nodules After Single Lung
Transplantation. Transplant Infectious Disease. 2013;15: E9-E13.
Shah S,
Parto P, Lombard G, James M, Valentine V. Probable Phaeacremonium Parasiticum as a Cause of Cavitary Native Lung Nodules After Single Lung Transplantation (Abstract). Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2012;185:A5828.
Said GA, Hughes D, Khalife W,
Parto P, Gilani S, Fujise K. Congenital Coronary Artery
Fistula Presenting Later in Life: A Case Report. Journal of Cardiology Cases. 2011;4:43-46.
Parto P. Review of Cardiology and the Cardiovascular System On the Move. Doody’s Review Service (online). Available: http://www.doody.com. (Accessed [05/30/16]).
Parto P. Review of Cardiovascular Intervention: A companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease. Doody’s Review Service (online). Available: http://www.doody.com. (Accessed [09/30/2015]).
Parto P. The Female Electrocardiogram: Special Repolarization Features, Gender Differences, and the Risk of Adverse Cardiac Events. Doody’s Review Service (online). Available: http://www.doody.com. (Accessed [05/23/2015]).
Parto P. Review of Heart in Fours: Cardiology for Residents and Practitioners, 3rd Edition.
Doody’s Review Service (online). Available: http://www.doody.com. (Accessed [11/22/2013]).
Parto P. Review of Fast Facts: Acute Coronary Syndromes. Doody’s Review Service (online). Available: http://www.doody.com. (Accessed [4/11/2014]).
Parto P. Review of The Washington Manual Cardiology Subspecialty Consult, 3rd Edition.
Doody’s Review Service (online). Available: http://www.doody.com. (Accessed [8/1/2014]).
Parto P. Review of Tricks, Tips, and Questions for the Echocardiography Boards. Doody’s Review Service (online). Available: http://www.doody.com. (Accessed [9/19/2014]).
Parto P. Review of Cardiac Drug Therapy, 8th Edition. Doody’s Review Service (online).
Available: http://www.doody.com. (Accessed [1/26/2015]).
Education and Experience
Experience and Training
St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, WI
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
Minor in Educational Studies
University of California, Irvine, California