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Richard H. Hongo, M.D., FACC
4.9 /5
235 surveys
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Richard H. Hongo, M.D., FACC

1100 Van Ness Avenue Floor 5 San Francisco, CA 94109
  • View Map of 1100 Van Ness Avenue,San Francisco,CA 94109
(415) 600-6500
2 Additional Locations
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Specialties:

Cardiovascular Disease

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Electrophysiology

Accepting new patients

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Professional Interests

Cardiovascular Disease

  • Anti-arrhythmic drug therapy, Arrhythmia, Cardiac ablation, Electrophysiology study, Implantable cardiac defibrillator, Pacemaker services, Radiofrequency ablation, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

Affiliations

Hospital Affiliations

California Pacific Medical Center

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Medical Affiliations

Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation

-  Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Sutter Medical Network

Practice Locations

View Map of 1100 Van Ness Avenue,San Francisco,CA,94109
Address:
1100 Van Ness Avenue Floor 5 San Francisco, CA 94109
  • View Map of 1100 Van Ness Avenue,San Francisco,CA,94109
(415) 600-6500
(415) 558-5359 fax

View Map of 165 Rowland Way,Novato,CA,94945
Address:
165 Rowland Way Suite 201 Novato, CA 94945
  • View Map of 165 Rowland Way,Novato,CA,94945
(415) 600-6500
(415) 558-5359 fax

View Map of 3443 Villa Lane,Napa,CA,94558
Address:
3443 Villa Lane Suite 2 Napa, CA 94558
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(415) 600-6500
(415) 558-5359 fax

Board Certifications

BOARD CERTIFIED IN:

  • Cardiovascular Disease

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Credentials & Notables

Medical School:

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Residency:

Legacy Emanual and Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland Oregon

Internship:

Legacy Emanual and Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland Oregon

Fellowship:

Cardiac Electrophysiology - UCSF Medical Center

Cardiology - California Pacific Medical Center

Languages

Primary Language(s)

English

Additional Language(s)

Chinese (Interpreter available)

Japanese (Fluent)

Spanish (Interpreter available)

Community Activities

District Councilor, American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Personal Interests

Dr. Hongo enjoys spending time with family.

Philosophy of Care

There are many facets to the medical care of any given person, and it takes time to integrate all the different issues that are involved. Although our goal is to be excellent in the management of all heart rhythm problems, we also strive to deliver a comprehensive care that treats the person, not just the body, and is truly healing.

Ask an Expert

My primary care doctor detected an abnormal heart rhythm and wants me to see a cardiologist for an EP study. What is an EP study and what is the cardiologist looking for?

The EP study is an "electrophysiology study." This is a test that is performed by a cardiac electrophysiologist (a specialized cardiologist that is trained to manage heart rhythm problems). The EP study is a co... continue reading  about  My primary care doctor detected an abnormal heart rhythm and wants me to see a cardiologist for an EP study. What is an EP study and what is the cardiologist looking for?

I have heart palpitations and have been tested with the 24-hour monitors. But of course my palpitations never seem to happen when I have the Holter monitor on. So how can my problem be diagnosed?

It is not uncommon to miss heart palpitations during a 24-hour ECG monitor. Palpitations can come and go, and catching them can be elusive at times. There are monitors that can be worn for seven days or longer ... continue reading  about  I have heart palpitations and have been tested with the 24-hour monitors. But of course my palpitations never seem to happen when I have the Holter monitor on. So how can my problem be diagnosed?

My heart has been skipping and I'm feeling dizzy. I went in for testing and was diagnosed with second degree heart block. The doctor said that if it goes to third degree, he might suggest a pacemaker. What can I do to avoid moving to third degree?

When the heart beat starts to slow down, or when the conduction starts to block every so often, sometimes it is because a medication is stressing the heart's electrical system. If there are no medications to ac... continue reading  about  My heart has been skipping and I'm feeling dizzy. I went in for testing and was diagnosed with second degree heart block. The doctor said that if it goes to third degree, he might suggest a pacemaker. What can I do to avoid moving to third degree?

I have been having palpitations and skipped heartbeats for several months. My EKGs and blood work are normal. Is this all stress and anxiety?

Palpitations are frequently caused by anxiety. On the other hand, anxiety can be caused by palpitations. Sometimes it is difficult to determine what is causing what.Typically, if you have no history of heart di... continue reading  about  I have been having palpitations and skipped heartbeats for several months. My EKGs and blood work are normal. Is this all stress and anxiety?

My son, 20, is leaving for boot camp soon. He's developed a rapid heartbeat during his work outs and sudden spikes in blood pressure. He had an EKG and all was normal. They thought it was stress. What are the next steps?

There are a number of heart rhythm abnormalities that can cause a sudden rapid heartbeat during exercise. A normal evaluation in the emergency room typically will not reveal the rhythm problem because the evalu... continue reading  about  My son, 20, is leaving for boot camp soon. He's developed a rapid heartbeat during his work outs and sudden spikes in blood pressure. He had an EKG and all was normal. They thought it was stress. What are the next steps?

What is sudden cardiac death and who is at most risk? Are there any signs or symptoms?

The most common cause of sudden cardiac death is ventricular tachyarrhythmia. Ventricular tachyarrhythmia is a very rapid and unstable rhythm that originates from the lower chambers of the heart, or the ventric... continue reading  about  What is sudden cardiac death and who is at most risk? Are there any signs or symptoms?

Does a lack of minerals cause a quivering heart?

When the level of certain electrolytes in the blood gets low, this can cause more extra heart beats (premature atrial complexes, premature ventricular complexes) and also promote more abnormal heart rhythm, esp... continue reading  about  Does a lack of minerals cause a quivering heart?

I had a pacemaker inserted a year ago. It keeps dropping down and looks like the wires are about to pop out. I've asked my cardiologist about it several times and he said it's fine and should not drop anymore. I exercise 5x/week. Is that too much?

The position of the pacemaker can shift over time. After about a year, however, a strong capsule has formed around the device and it should not move any further. Because the device and the leads are very secure... continue reading  about  I had a pacemaker inserted a year ago. It keeps dropping down and looks like the wires are about to pop out. I've asked my cardiologist about it several times and he said it's fine and should not drop anymore. I exercise 5x/week. Is that too much?

I have heart palpitations, and sometimes I think I can even feel them in my head and neck. Could that be possible? The palpitations seem to get worse if I drink too much coffee or wine. Are there other things I should be avoiding?

Feeling palpitations in the head or neck is sometimes a sign of a particular type of tachycardia called "AV nodal reentry tachycardia." This is a rapid heart rhythm caused by an electrical short circuit in the ... continue reading  about  I have heart palpitations, and sometimes I think I can even feel them in my head and neck. Could that be possible? The palpitations seem to get worse if I drink too much coffee or wine. Are there other things I should be avoiding?

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