
Sarina van der Zee, MD
Cardiology
About Sarina van Der Zee, MD
Sarina A. van der Zee, MD is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. After graduating from Yale University she was awarded a Fulbright-Netherlands America Foundation scholarship to study drug metabolism at a preeminent laboratory in the northern Netherlands, where her family is from.
Dr. van der Zee earned her medical degree from the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, followed by her internship and residency at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She then completed her fellowship in Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York.
Dr. van der Zee has been practicing at the Pacific Heart Institute in Santa Monica since 2011. She specializes in interventional therapies for arrhythmias, including ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and pacemaker/defibrillator management. With a particular interest in arrhythmias in women and athletes, she is part of the Women’s Heart Center at Pacific Heart Institute and an athlete’s screening program.
Dr van de Zee is very clear, and complete in answering my questions. I never feel rushed, and she is friendly and kind. I am very happy with her care.
Real Patient

Reviews
At Providence, we’re dedicated to providing you quality, personalized health care. We are constantly striving to optimize your experience.
As part of ensuring you have a positive experience with Providence, our online provider directory includes ratings and patient comments for select providers. More about our survey.
She is very personable, listens carefully, and is very kind
Providence PatientEvery aspect of my experience was excellent
Providence PatientExcellent physician
Providence PatientDr. Van der Zee is always helpful, kind, positive. She never gives us cause to leave our visit wondering or worrying.
Providence PatientDr. Van Der Zee is an excellent physician. I feel she has great expertise and that I can trust. I feel fortunate to have her oversee my health.
Providence PatientDr. Van der Zee always listens carefully, is well-prepared, addresses all questions directly, and demonstrates deep concern for her patients. She is reassuring and honest, and I trust her decisions.
Providence PatientGreat doctor. Technically the very best. Bedside manner excellent. Very caring.
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientDr. Vander Zee is not only brilliant but caring and attentive! I would rate her and this office exceptional! I see her usually only once per year and I find myself excited about my office visit. Everyone there is professional and caring! Dr. Vander Zee has so much knowledge about my condition too which is very reassuring.
Providence Patient