The History of Stockton Cardiology

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

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

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).

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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