Leonardo Cesar Clavijo, MD
Interventional Cardiology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Leonardo Cesar Clavijo
About The Provider
Dr. Leonardo Clavijo joined us from the Central Coast where for the last two years he was instrumental in developing the French Hospital Structural Cardiac Program in San Luis Obispo. Before that, Dr. Clavijo spent 15 years as a professor of Cardiology at the University of Southern California, where he served as Head of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship program and Director of Vascular Medicine and Peripheral Interventions. He trained in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Peripheral Interventions in Georgetown and the Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Clavijo is widely recognized as a leader in the field of interventional cardiology with extensive experience in performing complex minimally invasive percutaneous coronary, cardiac structural/valvular and vascular interventions.
Dr. Clavijo has participated in more than 40 clinical and interventional studies. He has authored more than 80 articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed medical journals, as well as multiple book chapters. He is frequently invited to speak and teach on complex cardiac and vascular interventions.
Dr. Clavijo is board-certified in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, the Society for Vascular Medicine and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Dr. Clavijo is originally from Colombia and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, hiking, fly fishing and fly tying.
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- Hilltop Cardiology: Adventist Health Clear Lake
- 15322 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 201, Clearlake, CA 95422
- Get Directions
- phone: 707-995-3764
- Heart & Vascular: Adventist Health
- 115 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482
- Get Directions
- phone: 707-463-2400
- Adventist Heart Institute: Adventist Health St. Helena
- 6 Woodland Road, Suite 304, Saint Helena, CA 94574
- Get Directions
- phone: 707-963-7200
Expertise
Education
- Medical School: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
- Residency Program: University of Louisville Internal Medicine
- Fellowship Program: MedStar Georgetown University
- Residency Program: University of Louisville
- Fellowship Program: Medstar - Washington Hospital Center
- Fellowship Program: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2004
Insurance
- Adventist Health Employee Health Plan / Incentive Health
- Aetna
- AH Employee/ Incentive Health
- Blue Cross
- Cigna
- IPA Meritage
- IPA Providence
- Medi-cal ORP1
- Medicare
- Medicare AHPN Part B Overlay
- Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
- Partnership Health Plan of CA
- PFMC
- Tricare
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
154 ratings, 16 reviewsOur providers are at the heart of delivering whole-person care. We encourage patients to share their experiences through a patient satisfaction survey they receive following visits. Provider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to provider-focused questions in this survey. Please see the provider’s star rating and patient reviews below. Thank you for giving Adventist Health the opportunity to support your best health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Dr. Clavijo provides high levels of Professionalism, Expertise, Friendship, and Care! He also takes the time to answers my questions and leads me from confusion to understanding!
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Documented notes showed T2 diabetes and I quickly sent a note for correction. Not only did I never receive response but now I have to worry about correcting the info systems (not easy and dangerous to others that read it as being correct).
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Dr. Clavijo saved my life. He is knowledgeable, attentive and caring physician. He is #1 cardiologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
He was very concerned about my health. He was attentive to my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr. Clavijo has been great! Professional yet caring in his style. This is a huge compliment coming from a white coat syndrome sufferer like me.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
Doctor very knowledgeable and had answers to my situation and the ability to fix it.if needed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
I was treated as I hoped. I received an assessment, I shared my desires, and I felt I fulfilled my reason for coming.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
He seemed in a hurry but was otherwise ok
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Dr. Clavijo is highly skilled and knowledgeable but I have felt that he is pushing a time schedule and I need to limit my questions or responses.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
This doctor saved my life because of his knowledge, care and skill.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr Clavijo is an excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
I truly appreciated how I was listened to and my concerns were addressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
I was very impressed in how Dr. Clavijo warmly greeted me, shook my hand and listened patiently and intently to my history
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr Clavijo is an excellent doctor, who treats people with due respect, listens attentively and answers questions in language that is clear and understandable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Dr. Clavijo was excellent!