--- title: "Dr. Kwame B. Atsina | Cardiologist in Sacramento, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Kwame B. Atsina, M.D. practices Cardiovascular Disease in Sacramento, CA and Elk Grove, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kwame-b-atsina-2018911869" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Kwame B. Atsina, M.D. ![Kwame B. Atsina, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/uZFMzUdJrNIt_zwU7IApnXpeDg89oCFT5AyRtVtpDVc/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(217 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Kwame B. Atsina, M.D. ## Cardiovascular Disease - Accepting new patients [2800 L StreetSuite 600Sacramento, CA 95816](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2800+L+Street+Sacramento%2C+CA+95816+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kwame-b-atsina-2018911869#provider-locations) ## Request a referral Contact our referral team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kwame-b-atsina-2018911869#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kwame-b-atsina-2018911869#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kwame-b-atsina-2018911869#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kwame-b-atsina-2018911869#provider-services) ## About Dr. Atsina Languages English Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ## Education and training **Medical school:** Yale University School of Medicine **Internship:** Johns Hopkins University **Residency:** Johns Hopkins University, Internal Medicine **Fellowship:** University of California Davis, Cardiovascular Disease, University of California Davis, Advanced Cardiac Imaging ## Board certifications - Cardiovascular Disease ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Amador Hospital ### Medical groups - Sutter 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 (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - 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 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 (23 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 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 [Buhler Specialty Pavilion](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/buhler-specialty-pavilion-1043246619) 2800 L Street Suite 600 Sacramento, CA 95816 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2800+L+Street+Sacramento%2C+CA+95816+US) [916-887-4040](tel:+19168874040) 916-887-4045 Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed [Sutter Medical Plaza Elk Grove](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-medical-plaza-elk-grove-1043246550) 8170 Laguna Blvd. Suite 114 Elk Grove, CA 95758 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8170+Laguna+Blvd.+Elk+Grove%2C+CA+95758+US) [916-887-7940](tel:+19168877940) 916-691-5966 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 **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 ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Cardiovascular surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cardiovascular-surgery) - [Cardiovascular imaging and diagnostic services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cardiovascular-imaging-diagnostic) - [Coronary artery disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/coronary-artery-disease) - [Heart valve disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/heart-valve-disease) - [Peripheral vascular disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/peripheral-vascular-disease) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Cardiovascular+Disease%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Buhler+Specialty+Pavilion%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A38.57125792188688%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.46998790368748%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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