LAKEPORT, Calif. – Sutter Lakeside Hospital is proud to announce an expansion of outpatient cardiology services.

Beginning at the end of January, Sutter Lakeside Community Clinic welcomes Dr. John Minotti, who will expand cardiology services to include long-term EKG event monitors, in addition to cardiology consults, pacemaker insertions and checks, stress tests, and echo cardiograms.

Dr. Minotti joins Dr. Brad Clair, who sees patients in the Family Medicine Clinic each week.

“Our goal is to build community awareness about healthy lifestyle choices that will reduce the risk of heart attacks,” said Dr. Minotti.

“The expansion of cardiology services to clinic patients is essential to improving access to care for our community,” said Dr. Clair, who has practiced cardiology for 23 years. “I’m pleased to have Dr. Minotti join me as the second cardiologist to see patients at the  clinic.”

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in California, and Lake County’s rate of heart disease is significantly higher than the state average, according to the Department of Human Services. 

Prevention is a key factor in reducing the risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. 

Ways to reduce the risk of heart disease include regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and balanced diet, not smoking, controlling blood pressure, and keeping cholesterol levels in check.

“Cultivating awareness of heart-health is vital for Lake County because of the demographic we serve,” said Sutter Lakeside Chief Administrative Officer Siri Nelson. “We’re proud to partner with Dr. Minotti and Dr. Clair to better serve our patients and offer the services they need.” 

To access the expanded cardiology services, contact Sutter Lakeside Community Clinic at 707-263-6885 or Sutter Lakeside Family Medicine Clinic at 707-262-5088, or visit www.sutterlakeside.org .