Contact Us
If you're interested in becoming a patient of Dr. Rasch, please don't include any protected health information in the form below. Instead, contact Dr. Rasch directly at his private practice office. Call or click here to book your appointment. His staff can help schedule your consultation and answer any questions about his services.
San Diego Cardiovascular Associates320 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 204
Encinitas, CA 92024
Becoming a Patient
New patients are accepted on a referral or self-referred basis. The first appointment typically lasts 45 to 60 minutes and includes a complete cardiovascular history, a focused examination, review of any prior testing you bring with you, and a clear plan for what comes next. If imaging or rhythm monitoring is indicated, my staff coordinates it with you before you leave. Most insurance plans are accepted; please call the office to confirm coverage for your specific plan, and bring your card and any current medication list to your first visit.
Common reasons patients come to see me include chest discomfort, shortness of breath, palpitations or fainting episodes, abnormal screening results, family history of early heart disease, elevated cholesterol or blood pressure that has been difficult to control, evaluation before a planned surgery, and a request for a second opinion on a cardiology issue. If you are not sure whether your situation warrants a cardiology visit, my staff can help you decide on the phone.
Existing Patients
If you are already a patient and need to reach the office for a non-urgent matter — refill requests, scheduling, results follow-up, or a question about your plan — the phone number above is the fastest route. For test results, please allow several business days for review; we will reach out if anything requires action sooner. If your question is clinical and time-sensitive, please call rather than use the form, as form submissions are not monitored continuously.
Urgent and Emergency Situations
This contact form is not for medical emergencies. If you are having symptoms that could represent a heart attack — pressure or pain in the chest, jaw, neck, or arm, sudden shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, or lightheadedness — call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. The same applies to a sudden severe headache, weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, or any symptom that feels like a stroke. Do not wait, do not drive yourself, and do not send a message through this site.
Reference and Learning
If you have not yet seen the rest of the site and want to learn more before getting in touch, the topics index contains long-form explainers on conditions, tests, medications, and prevention. The cardiology in the news page collects current articles I am reading and recommending. The heart health resources page lists vetted patient-education organizations and references.
Other Inquiries
For medical students interested in rotation opportunities with Dr. Rasch, or for media inquiries, please use the contact form below. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.