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Mandar A. Aras
4.9 out of 5 (184)
Mandar A. Aras

Mandar A. Aras, MD, PHD

Heart Failure | Cardiology

Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center
400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94143
+8 more locations
(415) 353-2873
4.9 out of 5 (184)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (184)
Virtual visits available
Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center
400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94143
+8 more locations
(415) 353-2873

Dr. Mandar Aras is a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart disease and heart failure. He cares for patients who have undergone heart transplants and those with left ventricular assist devices, which are implanted mechanical pumps used in end-stage heart failure to help circulate blood from the heart to the rest of the body. In addition, he has a particular interest in treating patients with heart failure induced by chemotherapy.

Aras also treats patients with pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure, a condition that causes blood to back up in the veins and results in swelling of the abdomen and legs.

The goal of Aras' research is to better understand the molecular and genetic mechanisms of heart failure and cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart muscle becomes enlarged and weak.

Aras earned his medical degree as well as a doctoral degree in neurobiology from the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at the Duke University Medical Center, followed by fellowships at UCSF in cardiovascular medicine and in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure & Trans, 2018

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 2017

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, 2018

    UCSF, Cardiovascular Disease, 2017

  • Residencies

    Duke University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2014

  • Internship

    Duke University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2012

  • Degree

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2011

  • Languages

    English

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    4.9

    Overall Experience
    184 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 14, 2025
    Very good heart care, also great pharmacy service and drug shipping
    Apr 01, 2025
    Provider answered any questions and concerns. Explained recent testing results. Was thorough in discussing next steps.
    Feb 28, 2025
    Dr. Aras is a wonderful physician. He made me and my family feel very comfortable; explained things clearly; never rushed or made us feel hurried; and encouraged questions which he answered thoroughly. I'm thrilled and grateful he's my doctor and managing my care.
    Feb 08, 2025
    Consistently have praised UCSF.
    Jan 28, 2025
    He's the best.
    Jan 28, 2025
    Dr Aras has always been very nice, relaxed and involved.
    Jan 28, 2025
    I have been a patient for 19 years and I think UCSF is always very caring, knowledgeable, supportive, and trustworthy with my health.
    Jan 14, 2025
    Dr Aras is excellent care provider
    Nov 28, 2024
    I would highly recommend
    Oct 21, 2024
    Dr. Aras is competent and his explanations are very clear.
    Oct 09, 2024
    Provider was clearly short on time. Kept obviously looking at his watch. And I do know he is busy. What would have helped enormously would have been if his nurse would have stayed behind to answer all my questions. These questions were eventually answered via the messaging option.
    Sep 20, 2024
    I would easily recommend Dr Aras but the significant delay in available appointments is a deep concern.
    Aug 02, 2024
    Dr. Aras was knowledgeable, listened to our concerns, and explained treatment options intelligently and w/compassion.
    Jul 10, 2024
    Dr Aras is the best
    Jun 12, 2024
    Entire experience was professional and satisfying
    May 21, 2024
    Good discussion on my options. Explained well. Great visit
    Dec 05, 2023
    Excellent! Beyond very good!
    Nov 10, 2023
    I have a complex medical history including amyloidosis, a stem cell transplant, and ongoing hematological monitoring. All this set the context for the cardiac MRI. I was able to provide this background
    Nov 07, 2023
    Awesome, Professional, Caring.
    Nov 06, 2023
    Until our call, I didn't have a clear understanding of my condition. Dr. Aras made it clear and laid out a cogent plan. My anxiety level plummeted! Top of his industry and congenial appointment!

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