---
title: "Dr. Anna Harbison | Pediatric Cardiologist in Santa Cruz, CA"
description: "Dr. Anna Harbison, M.D., FAAP practices Pediatric Cardiology in Santa Cruz, CA and Campbell, CA. Accepting new patients."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-anna-harbison-1046250975"
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# Anna Harbison, M.D., FAAP

## Pediatric Cardiology

-   Accepting new patients

[1301 Mission StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1301+Mission+Street+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95060+US)

[+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-anna-harbison-1046250975#provider-locations)

## Schedule appointment

[844-928-1872](tel:+18449281872)

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-   [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-anna-harbison-1046250975#provider-about)
-   [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-anna-harbison-1046250975#provider-health-plans)
-   [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-anna-harbison-1046250975#provider-locations)
-   [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-anna-harbison-1046250975#provider-services)

## About Dr. Harbison

Languages English, Spanish (Medical), and Hungarian (Fluent)

Gender Female

Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging

### Approach to care

I partner with families to provide the best, evidence-based care possible for their family and child. Heart disease in children is complex with new information emerging rapidly. I communicate this information in an understandable way that is most useful for a particular family. I collaborate with parents to make the best decisions for their family. When I meet families prenatally, I try to be a calm and friendly presence in checking for heart disease in their fetus. While most of the time I can provide reassurance regarding normal findings, there are times when I have the opportunity to explain a possible new heart condition and the options we have to monitor it. I walk alongside them through the pregnancy and delivery planning, and treasure taking care of these prenatal babies after birth! My hope is when you come see me as a heart specialist, you feel seen, heard and empowered, knowing more about your child's heart and how we can best take care of it as well as your whole child.

### Professional highlights

School district wellness and nutrition committee, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Society of Echocardiography.

### Outside of medicine

Outside of Medicine, when not in the office. Dr. Harbison enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters as well as friends. She can be found at beaches in Santa Cruz, hiking the Santa Cruz mountains, around Los Gatos or swimming/biking/yoga.

## Education and training

**Medical school:** Stanford University School of Medicine

**Residency:** Stanford University, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Pediatrics

**Fellowship:** USC Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Pediatric Cardiology, USC Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Fetal Echocardiography

## Board certifications

-   Pediatric Cardiology
-   Pediatrics

## Affiliations

### Hospitals

-   Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz

### Medical groups

-   Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

## Accepted insurance

Search plan or carrier name

**Aetna (19 plans)**

### Aetna

-   Aetna Choice POS II
    
-   Aetna Select EPO
    
-   Aetna Select Open Access
    
-   Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
    
-   Aetna Student Health Program
    
-   Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA)
    
-   Health Fund POS
    
-   HMO
    
-   HMO Deductible Plans
    
-   Managed Choice POS
    
-   National Advantage Plan (NAP)
    
-   Open Access Elect Choice EPO
    
-   Open Access Managed Choice POS
    
-   Open Choice PPO
    
-   Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II)
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II)
    
-   Traditional Choice
    

**Alignment (4 plans)**

### Alignment

-   Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO)
    
-   Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO)
    
-   Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO)
    
-   Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO)
    

**Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)**

### Anthem Blue Cross of California

-   Advantage HMO
    
-   Advantage PPO (Tier 1)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care)
    
-   Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan)
    
-   Anthem High Performance Narrow Network
    
-   Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees
    
-   Behavioral Health Program
    
-   BlueCard
    
-   CareAdvocate PPO
    
-   Direct Access
    
-   Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO
    
-   GeoBlue
    
-   Indemnity
    
-   Managed Care Services
    
-   My Choice PPO
    
-   SmartSense
    

**Blue Shield of California (24 plans)**

### Blue Shield of California

-   Active Choice PPO
    
-   Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO
    
-   Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP)
    
-   Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network
    
-   Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan
    
-   Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:**
    -   PPO Benefit Level
-   Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield CalPERS EPO
    
-   Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
    
-   Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company
    
-   Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
    
-   Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP)
    
-   Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO)
    
-   Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   BlueCard Plan
    
-   Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:**
    -   FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers
-   Indemnity
    
-   PERS Platinum PPO
    
-   Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO)
    
-   UC Care PPO
    
-   University of California HealthSavings+
    
-   Vital Shield 900 Plans
    

Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit.

## Care locations

[Westside Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/westside-center-1043246934)

1301 Mission Street

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

[Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1301+Mission+Street+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95060+US)

[844-928-1872](tel:+18449281872)

408-328-1443

Sunday Closed

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday Closed

Thursday Closed

Friday Closed

Saturday Closed

**View additional hours**

Sunday Closed

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday Closed

Thursday Closed

Friday Closed

Saturday Closed

[Pediatric Specialties Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/pediatric-specialties-care-center-2065603492)

900 East Hamilton Avenue

Suite 220

Campbell, CA 95008

[Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=900+East+Hamilton+Avenue+Campbell%2C+CA+95008+US)

[844-928-1872](tel:+18449281872)

408-328-1443

Sunday Closed

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday Closed

11/26/2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

12/25/2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

1/1/2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

1/18/2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

2/15/2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

5/31/2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

7/4/2027 Closed

9/6/2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

11/25/2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

**View additional hours**

Sunday Closed

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday Closed

11/26/2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

12/25/2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

1/1/2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

1/18/2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

2/15/2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

5/31/2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

7/4/2027 Closed

9/6/2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

11/25/2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

## Areas of expertise

Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer.

**Clinical expertise**

### Procedures

-   Cardiovascular Conditioning
-   Echocardiogram
-   Fetal Diagnosis
-   Fetal Echocardiogram
-   Holter Monitor
-   Lipid Management
-   Non-Invasive Imaging
-   Non-Invasive Therapies for Congenital Heart Defects
-   Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Surgery
-   Pediatric Heart Surgery
-   Preventive Cardiology

### Conditions

-   Acquired heart disease
-   Atrial Fibrillation
-   Congenital Heart Disease
-   Cough Syncope
-   Fetal Cardiology
-   High blood pressure
-   Kawasaki disease
-   Pericardial Disease
-   Pulmonary Vascular Disease
-   Syncope

### Reasons for visit

-   Cardiac Neurodevelopment
-   Hypertension Management
-   Medical management
-   Neonatal Cardiology
-   Pediatric Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
-   Whole Food Plant-Based Nutrition

## Related services offered by Sutter

-   [Heart and vascular](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/heart-and-vascular)
-   [Pediatric heart and vascular care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-heart-and-vascular)

### Disclaimer

_This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. It is not intended as a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any particular provider. Physicians are not employees or agents of Sutter Health or its subsidiaries. The information is submitted by each doctor and we make no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy of the information. You should verify the accuracy of the information directly with the provider's office._

_All doctors on this site are in the Sutter system. Doctors meeting your search criteria are presented in order of relevance based on search criteria, based on those providers with appointment availability._ [_Find out more about star ratings_](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings)_._

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