Tanawan Riangwiwat, MD Interventional Cardiology in Mountain View, CA

Tanawan Riangwiwat, MD, is an interventional cardiologist who focuses on coronary artery disease and catheter-based treatment of complex coronary conditions. Her clinical interests include coronary angiography (imaging to diagnose blockages of arteries in the heart) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to open arteries using balloons or stents.

She was drawn to El Camino Health because of its strong commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and its culture of clinical excellence. "I value the opportunity to work alongside physicians and healthcare professionals who are committed to staying current with advances in medicine and applying the latest evidence and clinical guidelines to patient care," she says.

Dr. Riangwiwat performs structural heart procedures, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and treats complex and high-risk heart conditions. She enjoys helping patients through challenging or life-threatening heart and vascular conditions and then seeing them regain their health and quality of life.

"I'm passionate about cardiology because it allows me to combine medical knowledge, critical thinking and procedural skills to make a meaningful difference in people's lives," she says. "It's rewarding to build long-term relationships and support patients, not only during acute illness but also in preventing future cardiovascular events."

She believes in treating the person, not just the disease, and practicing evidence-based medicine while tailoring each treatment plan to the individual. "I take time to listen to my patients, understand their concerns and goals, and explain their condition and treatment options in a way that is easy to understand," says Dr. Riangwiwat, who prefers being called "Dr. Mai."[SB1.1]

During her cardiology fellowship, she earned an Excellence in Academics award in recognition of her commitment to clinical and academic excellence. Teaching and mentoring are an important part of her career, and she's a four-time recipient of faculty awards at the University of California, Riverside.

With an active interest in cardiovascular research, Dr. Riangwiwat has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications. Committed to advances in cardiovascular medicine that will improve patient care, her recent research focuses on interventional cardiology to better understand and treat complex conditions.

In addition to English, Dr. Riangwiwat is fluent in Thai.

Outside of work, she enjoys being outdoors and staying active through exercise. She spends time traveling to new places to hike, experience different cultures and explore the natural beauty of each destination.