About
Sam Setareh, MD, MS, FACC holds double board certification in internal medicine and cardiology, with additional diplomate status in nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. He earned his medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine in 2015. He then completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and cardiovascular disease fellowship entirely at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, finishing in 2021. His program recognized him as Outstanding Cardiovascular Fellow. Before medical school, he earned a Master of Science in Global Medicine from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He graduated cum laude from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 2008.
Dr. Setareh currently serves as Staff Cardiologist at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and as Director of Cardiovascular Performance and Prevention at Beverly Hills Cardiovascular. He also holds a Senior Researcher appointment at the National Heart Institute. Los Angeles Magazine named him a Top Doctor for 2024 through 2026, and Southern California Super Doctors lists him among Rising Stars for the same period. He has published peer-reviewed research in JACC: Case Reports, The American Journal of Medicine, the ASAIO Journal, and the European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging. He has served as invited faculty at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions and the American Thoracic Society International Conference. Dr. Setareh conducts patient consultations in English, Persian, and Farsi. His focus on cardiovascular prevention, comprehensive screening, and genuine patient relationships drives every aspect of his practice.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Los Angeles - Bachelor of Arts, History, 2008 (Cum Laude)
Medical School
Sackler School of Medicine - Doctorate of Medicine, 2015
Residency
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Internal Medicine Residency, 2016-2018
Fellowship
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, 2018-2021 (Outstanding Cardiovascular Fellow)
Additional Training
University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine - Master of Science, Global Medicine, 2010; Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Internship, 2015-2016
Certifications
Languages
English, Persian, Farsi
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Setareh right for?
Dr. Setareh is a strong fit for adults who want cardiovascular risk identified and managed before problems develop. Patients with family histories of heart disease or existing cardiac concerns benefit from his dual expertise in cardiology and internal medicine. He serves patients across Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and the greater Los Angeles area. Those who prefer a physician who speaks English, Persian, or Farsi will find his practice accessible. Patients who value unhurried appointments and direct after-hours access are well suited to his concierge model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Setareh treats a wide range of cardiovascular and internal medicine conditions. His clinical focus includes heart disease risk identification, preventive cardiology, and chronic disease management. His dual board certification allows him to address both cardiac and general internal medicine concerns within a single practice.
Yes. Dr. Setareh holds diplomate status from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He also holds diplomate status from the Board of Nuclear Cardiology and the National Board of Echocardiography.
Dr. Setareh completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and cardiovascular disease fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His program recognized him as Outstanding Cardiovascular Fellow upon his completion of the fellowship in 2021.
Yes. Dr. Setareh serves as Staff Cardiologist at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He also serves as Director of Cardiovascular Performance and Prevention at Beverly Hills Cardiovascular and holds a Senior Researcher appointment at the National Heart Institute.
Yes. Dr. Setareh has published peer-reviewed research in JACC: Case Reports, The American Journal of Medicine, the ASAIO Journal, and the European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging. He has also served as invited faculty at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions and the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Dr. Setareh conducts patient consultations in English, Persian, and Farsi.
Yes. Los Angeles Magazine named Dr. Setareh a Top Doctor for 2024 through 2026. Southern California Super Doctors also lists him among Rising Stars for the same period.
Dr. Setareh graduated cum laude from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 2008. He then earned a Master of Science in Global Medicine from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine before attending Sackler School of Medicine.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026