About
Dr. Rikin Kadakia is a triple-boarded cardiologist specializing in interventional, structural, and endovascular cardiology, and serves as the Soma Cardiometabolic Lead. He trained at two leading cardiovascular institutions: Scripps Clinic and Ochsner Medical Foundation. His clinical expertise spans complex coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, and peripheral vascular disease, alongside a parallel focus on preventive cardiology and longevity optimization.
Dr. Kadakia serves as a proctor and advisor for Shockwave Medical and Edwards Lifesciences, helping advance next-generation cardiovascular technologies. He is a nationally recognized thought leader on GLP-1 therapies and speaks across the country on cardiometabolic health and prevention. Cardiovascular Business named him to its Forty Under 40 Class of 2026. His clinical philosophy is direct: the best cardiologist prevents procedures rather than performs them. At Soma, Elite members receive an annual cardiovascular wellness and longevity optimization visit with Dr. Kadakia. Advanced and Elite members access GLP-1 weight management and dedicated metabolic strategy sessions covering nutrition, exercise prescription, and cardiometabolic optimization. He works primarily from the Salinas location.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Interventional Cardiology, Scripps Clinic; Ochsner Medical Foundation
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kadakia right for?
Dr. Kadakia is the right fit for adults with cardiovascular risk factors or established heart disease who want both interventional expertise and a preventive strategy. Patients managing coronary artery disease, structural heart conditions, peripheral vascular disease, cardiometabolic disease, obesity, or metabolic syndrome benefit directly from his background. Elite members who want an annual cardiovascular wellness evaluation by a triple-boarded cardiologist will find his approach thorough and forward-thinking. He also works well with patients pursuing GLP-1 therapy alongside a structured metabolic and nutrition strategy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kadakia serves as the Soma Cardiometabolic Lead. He provides cardiovascular wellness evaluations for Elite members annually and delivers GLP-1 weight management and metabolic strategy sessions for Advanced and Elite members. His work at Soma blends high-level interventional expertise with proactive prevention.
Dr. Kadakia treats coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, cardiometabolic disease, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. His clinical scope spans both complex interventional procedures and preventive cardiology strategies.
Yes. Dr. Kadakia holds triple board certification spanning interventional, structural, and endovascular cardiology. He trained at Scripps Clinic and Ochsner Medical Foundation, two nationally recognized cardiovascular institutions.
Dr. Kadakia believes the best cardiologist is the one who prevents procedures, not the one who performs the most. His approach integrates advanced diagnostics, metabolic science, and lifestyle optimization to reduce cardiovascular risk before events occur.
Dr. Kadakia is a nationally recognized GLP-1 thought leader who speaks across the country on cardiometabolic health and prevention. At Soma, Advanced and Elite members receive GLP-1 weight management alongside dedicated metabolic strategy sessions that cover nutrition, exercise prescription, and cardiometabolic optimization.
Elite members receive an annual cardiovascular wellness and longevity optimization visit with Dr. Kadakia. Advanced and Elite members both receive GLP-1 management and dedicated metabolic strategy sessions with his involvement.
Yes. Cardiovascular Business named Dr. Kadakia to its Forty Under 40 Class of 2026. He also serves as a proctor and advisor for Shockwave Medical and Edwards Lifesciences, contributing to the development of next-generation cardiovascular technologies.
Dr. Kadakia works primarily from the Salinas location at 947 Blanco Circle, Suite C.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026