Director & Co-Directors Welcome

Welcome to the UCLA Women’s Cardiovascular Health Center. We are committed to tackling the number one killer of women; heart disease. Our center offers a unique program specifically focused on promoting and sustaining cardiovascular health in all women. We are dedicated to promoting the prevention of cardiovascular disease through a holistic approach towards mindful healing including resources for healthy diet, and stress relieving options for your overall health and wellbeing.

The UCLA Women’s Cardiovascular Health Center specialize in treatment of cardiovascular conditions in women, management of cardiovascular risk in women, and provides education and resources about cardiovascular health for our entire community through engaging programs such as “Let’s Talk”, “Taste of Health” and more. Our group of extraordinary Health Care Professionals are here to provide the best care for you, please take a moment to meet our Expert Team and read more ‘About our Center’, ‘Mission’ and ‘Services Provided’. 

Karol E. Watson, MD, PhD
Karol E. Watson, MD, PhD
Women's Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiology
Tamara Horwich, MD
Tamara Horwich, MD
Women's Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiology
Marcella Calfon Press, MD, PhD
Marcella Calfon Press, MD, PhD
Women's Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
Janki B. Shah, MD
Janki B. Shah, MD
Women's Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiology
Anne Saltzman
Anne Saltzman, PsyD
Cardiac Psychologist