Absalom D. Hepner, MD

Founded in 1977, the Cardiology Division is operated by Mission Internal Medical Group, which was established in 1970 and provides various medical care services. It maintains a team of a physician assistant, cardiologists and nurse practitioners . The division offers a range of cardiac health care services. It provides medication, diagnosis and interventional treatment services. The division also offers echocardiogram, nuclear medicine, stress testing, and Holter and event monitoring services. It conducts a variety of vesicular studies, including aorta and venous and carotid artery duplex scans. In addition, the division provides treatment services for arrhythmia, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery and valvular heart diseases. The Cardiology Division is accredited by the International Commission of Nuclear Cardiology Laboratories and is located in Mission Viejo, Calif.

The Mission Heritage Medical Group Clinical Lab conveniently serves our patients at two locations - Mission Medical Plaza and Marguerite Medical Plaza. Appointments are not necessary. Our fully interfaced Electronic Medical Records and Laboratory Information System allows us to easily access your laboratory order and send your results to your provider in a timely manner. Our laboratory maintains a standard of Excellence and has received several Laboratory Excellence awards from COLA, a national laboratory accreditation agency.

Our board certified Infectious Disease physician specializes in community and hospital acquired infections, in addition to infection with HIV, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted infections. He has a special clinical interest in infections related to international travel. The front office lobby has been remodeled to provide he look and feel as if you are home. Our staff is dedicated to making sure each patient's needs and concerns are addressed before they leave our facility. Our main goal is patient satisfaction by ensuring that patients have the knowledge and the tools they need for optimum health.