Stanley Chou, MD

Dr. Stanley Chou is a cardiologist who provides care to patients in Southern California. At Epic Cardiology, Dr. Chou uses state-of-the-art techniques and equipment including echocardiograms, cardiac stress testing, Holter monitoring, and computed tomography (CT) scans to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of his patients. His areas of expertise include chest pain, syncope (fainting), hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, heart valve disease, heart rhythm disturbances, and peripheral artery disease. He also has extensive experience with the assessment and management of patients before and after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the latest minimally invasive heart valve replacement procedure that does not require open-heart surgery.

Dr. Chou received his bachelor of science in biomedical engineering from the University of Southern California, graduating valedictorian of his entire undergraduate class. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Oregon Health & Science University, where he was elected chief cardiology fellow. Dr. Chou has performed research and authored numerous publications in leading peer-reviewed journals on topics ranging from anti-platelet therapy (blood thinners) to real-time three-dimensional (3D) echocardiography.

Dr. Chou is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. He is a staff cardiologist at Sherman Oaks Hospital, Encino Hospital Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Dr. Chou is a true believer of proactive and preventive healthcare and uses a holistic approach with his patients that combines advanced medical therapies with nutritional eating, regular exercise, and stress reduction. Dr. Chou’s approach to treatment starts with patient listening, followed by a complete and thorough examination. He then works to tailor a personalized plan to meet his patient’s needs, goals, and unique medical and physical condition.

He understands that although his patients may be diagnosed with the same condition, they can respond very differently to treatment.

Dr. Chou welcomes new patients, and he speaks both English and Cantonese.