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Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Yale School of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: Holter monitoring, left-sided heart failure, tachycardia (very fast heart rate), and more.

2121 W Magnolia Boulevard
Burbank, CA 91506

(818) 840-9200

Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD is a cardiologist in Studio City, CA specializing in adult cardiology. She graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center and Lisa K. Matzer, MD.

Office Locations

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

12660 Riverside Drive Suite 325
Studio City, CA 91607

(818) 840-9200

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2121 W Magnolia Boulevard
Burbank, CA 91506

(818) 840-9200

(310) 472-5828

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Some issues Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

duplex ultrasound

vascular procedures

In 2012, Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD performed more duplex ultrasound, and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Studio City, CA during 2012 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	53
doctor visit	121
nuclear scan	12
stress testing	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Studio City, CA during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	24
doctor visit	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Studio City, CA during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	31
doctor visit	119
ultrasound (sonogram)	57
vascular procedures	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Studio City, CA during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, vascular procedures and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	54
doctor visit	149
stress testing	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	80
vascular procedures	37

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Studio City, CA during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, vascular procedures and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	62
doctor visit	171
stress testing	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	99
vascular procedures	48

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Studio City, CA during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, cardiac procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	14
cardiac procedures	61
doctor visit	221
pelvic imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	126
vascular procedures	65

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Studio City, CA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, cardiac procedures and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	15
cardiac procedures	96
doctor visit	233
pelvic imaging	15
stress testing	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	196
vascular procedures	100

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	70

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Studio City, CA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, vascular procedures and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	118
doctor visit	256
stress testing	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	220
vascular procedures	102

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Studio City, CA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	90
doctor visit	336
ultrasound (sonogram)	173
vascular procedures	83

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	73

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Studio City, CA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, cardiac procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	40
cardiac procedures	132
doctor visit	425
pelvic imaging	40
stress testing	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	324
vascular procedures	192

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	74

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Studio City, CA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	126
doctor visit	408
ultrasound (sonogram)	307
vascular procedures	181

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Studio City, CA were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, cardiac procedures and pelvic imaging.

abdominal imaging	23
cardiac procedures	77
doctor visit	229
nuclear scan	12
pelvic imaging	23
stress testing	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	148
vascular procedures	92

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	37
Male	9

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	4
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	43

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD treated were ischemic heart disease, heart failure, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	0
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1988. She completed residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Lisa K. Matzer, MD

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Blue Shield of California, Interplan PPO, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA PPO, Medicare, CCN PPO, Medicaid, First Choice PPO and ChoiceHumana PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Blue Shield of California

Interplan PPO

Medicare Advantage

CIGNA PPO

Medicare

CCN PPO

Medicaid

First Choice PPO

ChoiceHumana PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lisa K. Matzer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Studio City, CA.

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Biography

Dr. Lisa Matzer is a specialist in adult cardiology in Burbank, CA and Studio City, CA. Her areas of expertise include the following: rheumatic heart disease, cardiac risk reduction, and heart tumor. Her patients gave her an average rating of 3.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Matzer takes Blue California, HealthSmart, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at Yale School of Medicine, she performed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She has received professional recognition including the following: Southern California Super Doctors. In addition to English, Dr. Matzer speaks Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.