Make a Payment

The History of Stockton Cardiology

A Timeline of Our Development

From the Beginning

  1. Stockton Cardiology is Born

    In 1956 Doctors Edward Caul and Donald Fowell formed Stockton Cardiology Medical Group when they determined there was a need for cardiologist services in Stockton

  2. Started CPR Community Education

    In late 1960, Dr. Diamant joined Stockton Cardiology and was instrumental in establishing CPR education and protocol in this community.

  3. Developed the First Cath Lab

    In the late 1960’s, led by Dr. Kamenetsky, Dr. Fowell, and Dr. Caul, the first cath lab in the area was developed in conjunction with the first coronary care unit. These developments took place at St. Joesph's Hospital (now Dignity Health).

  4. Started the Echo Program

    As Dr. Caul was deeply involved with St. Josesph's Hospital in this era, he was also instrumental in developing the local echo program. Our in-office echo program is ICAEL certified.

  5. Performed 1st Cardiac Catheterization

    Dr. Kamenetsky and Dr. Mas Kamigaki did the first cardiac catheterization.

  6. Performed 1st Heart Surgery

    Stockton Cardiology and Dr. Morrissey promoted the first heart surgery, at St. Josephs’ Medical Center.

  7. Developed the Heart Center

    Dr. Chothia joined Stockton Cardiology and with Dr. Kamigaki continued to develop the Heart Center.

  8. Incorporated Under Current Name

    Stockton Cardiology Medical Group, Complete Heart Care, Inc. was incorporated under the name it is known as today.

  9. Started In-office Nuclear Lab

    September of 1981, Dr. Mas Kamigaki started the first in-office Nuclear lab in Northern California. We are ICANL certified as an in-office Nuclear Lab.

  10. Advanced Stenting and Angioplasty

    From the mid 1980’s, Dr. Surrender Raina (who joined Stockton Cardiology in 1977), came to the forefront in enhancing angioplasty and stenting procedures.

  11. Created the EP Lab

    Dr. George Charos joined the group as the first electrophysiologist. Dr. Charos created the EP lab at St. Joseph’s with the financial support of Stockton Cardiology Medical Group.

Coming into our 70th year, we remain dedicated to the core focus of serving the community with kind and attentive cardiac care.

Related Pages

About Stockton Cardiology

For almost 70 years, Stockton Cardiology has been a cardiology leader in the Central Valley,

Careers

Check for opportunities for clinicians and administrative staff.

Meet the Team

Learn more about our excellent cardiologists who are at all four of our locations.