Fellowship:
University of California, San Francisco (Cardiology)
Galichia Institute (Interventional Cardiology)
Education:
Seth Gorbadas Sunderas Medical College
Board Certified:
Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Complete Cardiology Care in Big Bear Valley
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District offers a complete cardiology suite, including multiple specially trained cardiologists, to support its mountain residents. Whether you are dealing with chest pain, high blood pressure, heart failure or other vascular issues, the cardiology team at BVCHD can help. You don’t need to leave the mountain to keep your heart healthy and strong. Call us now to schedule an appointment.
Patients can obtain the following cardiology services through Bear Valley Community Hospital and the Family Health Center:
If you’re experiencing issues like chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness and/or heart palpitations, your primary care physician may refer you to a member of our cardiology team. You may also wish to schedule an appointment with a cardiologist if you experience issues like angina, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, blood clots, or congenital heart defects and conditions.
JOHN ZAMARRA, MD
Dr. Zamarra joined the BVCHD team in 2023. He earned his medical degree from the University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Following, he completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University at Buffalo.
Dr. Zamarra is board certified in both cardiovascular disease and internal medicine.
In his spare time, Dr. Zamarra has a special interest in meditation, specifically transcendental meditation. He has even published a research article on the effects of transcendental meditation on coronary heart disease in the Journal of American College of Cardiology.
KAUSTUBH PATANKAR, MD
Fellowship:
University of California, San Francisco (Cardiology)
Galichia Institute (Interventional Cardiology)
Education:
Seth Gorbadas Sunderas Medical College
Board Certified:
Internal Medicine
Cardiology
DANIEL CURTIS, PA
Mr. Curtis joined the BVCHD team as a physician assistant in early 2025. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in human development from California State University, San Marcos, and his Master’s of Medical Science Degree (Physician Assistant) from Marshall Ketchum University.
Mr. Curtis was born and raised in Duarte, California, and served on the Naval ship U.S.S. Peleliu in San Diego. His hobbies include snowboarding, mountain biking and dirt biking.
Fun fact: Long before joining the medical field, Mr. Curtis was a childhood commercial actor.
Call the Family Health Center at 909-878-8246 for availability and to schedule your appointment!
Address
Family Health Center
41820 Garstin Dr.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315