--- title: "Dr. Sarina K. Behera | Pediatric Cardiologist in San Carlos, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Sarina K. Behera, M.D., FACC, FAAP practices Pediatric Cardiology in San Carlos, CA, Daly City, CA, and Palo Alto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sarina-k-behera-1046243056" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Sarina K. Behera, M.D., FACC, FAAP ![Sarina K. Behera, M.D., FACC, FAAP](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/gFObW41b64U0gK9ldroqNA0mqLmbDBGID5hEagE6MWc/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(30 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Sarina K. Behera, M.D., FACC, FAAP ## Pediatric Cardiology - Accepting new patients [301 Industrial RoadLevel 1San Carlos, CA 94070](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+Industrial+Road+San+Carlos%2C+CA+94070+US) [+2 more locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sarina-k-behera-1046243056#provider-locations) ## Schedule appointment [844-928-1872](tel:+18449281872) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sarina-k-behera-1046243056#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sarina-k-behera-1046243056#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sarina-k-behera-1046243056#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sarina-k-behera-1046243056#provider-services) ## About Dr. Behera Languages English and Spanish (Medical) Gender Female Ages treated 0-21 years Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care I work on a team of specialists including pediatric cardiologists, pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, other pediatric specialists (including geneticists, gastroenterologists, nephrologists, neonatologists, and intensivists), high level nurse practitioners, echocardiography technicians, nutritionists, and social workers. We collaborate to provide interdisciplinary, personalized, and family-centered care to patients as they struggle and adapt to new cardiac diagnoses and chronic problems associated with their child’s heart condition. In our pediatric cardiology clinic, we are able to perform many diagnostic studies including echocardiography (ultrasound imaging of the heart), electrocardiography (electrical conduction of the heart), Holter monitoring, event monitoring, and exercise testing. Further diagnostic studies are arranged as needed. We strive to provide a medically appropriate, seamless, and efficient initial cardiac evaluation in our clinic setting. We also perform inpatient consultations in the CPMC hospital and can provide continuity of care to those patients seen in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. Our goal is to provide excellent and easily accessible care for our patients. When medically indicated, we provide urgent same-day appointments for our patients and new referrals. We return phone calls and e-mails in a timely fashion and inform the primary care providers and other specialists when major changes are occurring in the patient’s treatment plan. The primary responsibility of our practice is patient care and we are not distracted or overwhelmed by other responsibilities required at academic medical centers. We provide wonderful continuity of care and patients are not shuffled between providers unless requested. Our commitment to you is that we will be here to take care of your child when needed. Medical decision making has become incredibly complex and I believe that it is extremely important that physicians advocate for and collaborate with patients and their families as they navigate through an increasingly complicated healthcare system. Challenges include getting insurance coverage for recommended procedures, choosing between different medical and surgical options, and coordinating care amongst various providers. The families in our practice entrust the care of their children to us and we do not take that trust lightly. I advocate for my patients to help them through the processes required for us to take care of their children in the current healthcare environment. ### Professional highlights Fellow, American College of Cardiology; Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics; Research Committee Member, American Society of Echocardiography; Member, American Heart Association; Foundations of Patient Care Preceptor, University of California, San Francisco; Pediatric Cardiology Coordinator, Annual Playsafe Cardiac Screening Physicals. I am a board-certified pediatric cardiologist with extensive clinical experience in taking care of congenital and acquired heart disease in children. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Stanford University School of Medicine **Internship:** Children's Hospital of Los Angeles **Residency:** Children's Hospital of Los Angeles **Fellowship:** David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Pediatric Cardiology ## Board certifications - Pediatric Cardiology - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - California Pacific Medical Center - Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center ### 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 [San Carlos Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/san-carlos-center-1043246914) 301 Industrial Road Level 1 San Carlos, CA 94070 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+Industrial+Road+San+Carlos%2C+CA+94070+US) [844-928-1872](tel:+18449281872) 408-328-1443 Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm [Daly City Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/daly-city-center-1043246847) 901 Campus Drive Suite 313 Daly City, CA 94015 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=901+Campus+Drive+Daly+City%2C+CA+94015+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 **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 [Palo Alto Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-center-1043246889) 795 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+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 **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 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Cardiopulmonary exercise testing - Fetal Echocardiogram - Holter Monitor ### Conditions - Acquired heart disease - Congenital Heart Disease - Cough Syncope - High blood pressure - Marfan Syndrome - Syncope ### Reasons for visit - Hypertension Management ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Pediatric heart and vascular care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-heart-and-vascular) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Bryant Priromprintr](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/f378c1ee4hpqVhx-3tv0NqYkweb99NveMtozOROLA_U/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Bryant Priromprintr, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-bryant-priromprintr-1046249593) (44) San Carlos Center 301 Industrial Road San Carlos, CA 94070 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+Industrial+Road+San+Carlos%2C+CA+94070+US) \+ 1 location [844-928-1872](tel:+18449281872) #### Pediatric Cardiology - 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