Locations
NorthBay Health Heart and Vascular - Vacaville
NorthBay Health Heart and Vascular-Green Valley
About Mark Villalon
Interventional cardiology is a unique field that allows us the privilege of intimately caring for those at their sickest moments in the hospital, such as in the throes of a major heart attack, as well as in the outpatient setting for routine follow-up evaluations.
I was inspired to study medicine and my specialty because I was fortunate enough to have several supportive and motivating educators, including my parents, who taught me the value of being a lifelong learner. In addition, my faith-based values inspire me to continue to be a servant to others, especially those who are most vulnerable.
There are multiple cardiovascular problems that I treat, which are not limited to valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, common heart arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathies.
Being a doctor is simply a privilege that I cherish on a daily basis. With that in mind, people that meet me should always know that they have choices to see other physicians and it is a privilege for me to be a part of their lives. I will never have all of the answers to a particular ailment, but I will always give the best of my compassion, clinical expertise, and respect.
As a doctor, I believe in patient empowerment. It is my hope that every person I encounter leaves the visit/encounter feeling confident about what we have discussed. Often times, being in a room with a cardiologist is a stressful situation and people can easily forget the things that I have said. I encourage note taking and asking questions to make for a more complete and thorough visit.
When people visit me, they should expect to be treated as an individual and not as a medical record number. I commonly invoke the concept of shared-decision making, where the patient and I, sometimes along with their family/friends/primary care doctor, decide on the best plan for that person. There is no "one size fits all" approach to health care. Each decision should be individualized and mutually agreed upon.
I have been fortunate enough to have a strong, beautiful, and charismatic wife who is the mother to our four loving, giggly, and energetic children. The most joy during my workday are random thoughts of their giggles. So, if you ever catch me randomly smiling, there's a strong chance that I'll be thinking about one, or all, of my children.
Experience
Training
UCSF Medical Center
Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology, 2016
Boston University Medical Center
Fellowship, Cardiology, 2014
Boston University School of Medicine GME
Residency, Hospital Medicine, 2011
Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical Education, 2008
Board Certifications
Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
Ratings & Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Insurance Plans and Networks
Note: Questions about your health plan and NorthBay? Please visit Northbay.org/insurance or contact our health plan specialist, Kelly Rhoads-Poston at (707) 646-3280.
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO (specialty referral only)
- Anthem MediBlue Access (PPO) Medicare Advantage
- Anthem MediBlue Dual Access (PPO D-SNP)(Medicare/Medi-Cal)
- Anthem Medical Local Preferred Provider Organization (LPPO). (Out-of-state Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO)
- Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Brand New Day Medicare Advantage Plan (specialty referral only)
- CalPERS: Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
- CalPERS: PERS Platinum (PPO) and PERS Gold (PPO)