James L. Comazzi, M.D., F.A.C.C

Dr. Comazzi graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California sixth in his medical school class. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, the American Heart Association, the American Medical Association, the California Medical Association, and the Tuolumne County Medical Society. He was elected a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology in 1985.

In 1983 he established the first cardiology services in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties and has enjoyed treating tens of thousands of patients in the past two decades. According to Dr. Comazzi, "Most precious are the friendships and loyalties that have resulted from my 20 years of commitment to providing great cardiology care and the patient trust and relationships that have resulted.

I have been here long enough to treat not only grandparents and parents, but their children. My patients are so concerned about my health and welfare that they regularly ask about my life, my family and even my parents. And I can't help but feel the same about them. Who wouldn't want to go 'beyond the call of duty' for these great patients!"

His special medical interests include pacemaker implantation and follow-up, prevention of heart disease with lifestyle modifications, and reversal of heart disease by referring to the latest proven approaches combining invasive procedures, medicines, vitamins and spiritual meditation.

Dr. Comazzi, his wife Bonnie (a BSN nurse) and their two children enjoy and support the recreational and cultural activities of our county. An active sponsor of regional theater, music festivals and many charities, Dr. Comazzi has enjoyed singing tenor in the Columbia College Community Chorus and Sonora Men's Chorus. He enjoys SCUBA diving, filming underwater video, snow and water skiing, gardening and backpacking.

Medical School
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, California

Residency Training
Loma Linda University Medical Center, California

Cardiology Fellowship
Loma Linda University Medical Center, California

Board Certification
Diplomate - American Board of Internal Medicine and Subspecialty Board of Cardiovascular Diseases, 1981

Diplomate - Subspecialty Board of Cardiovascular Diseases, 1985

Hospital Positions
Chief of Staff, Tuolumne General Hospital 1987-1990
Chief of Medicine, Sonora Community Hospital 1990-1991
Co-director Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Tuolumne General Hospital - Current
Director ICU-CCU Sonora Community Hospital - Current
Director Cardiac Rehab Program Columbia College - Current

S. Eugene Margolis, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.C.C.P

Eugene Margolis, MD recently joined Sierra Cardiology in practice with Dr. Comazzi. Dr. Margolis is one of the new recruits to the medical staffs of our hospitals and began working with Sierra Cardiology in November 2001 initially on a locum tenens or temporary basis. He is now a permanent, hard-working and well appreciated member of the Sierra Cardiology team.

Dr. Margolis retired from his Los Angeles cardiology practice in June 2000, but he missed the practice of medicine, if not the obligations of running his own practice.

While practicing in Southern California, Dr. Margolis was very active in the Los Angeles affiliate of the American Heart Association, ultimately serving in the prestigious role of president. He also served on the Board of the West San Gabriel Valley Boys and Girls Club and later served as President.

He and his wife, Margie, recently purchased a home in Crystal Falls, have five grown children and six grandchildren.

Medical School
University of Colorado School of Medicine Denver, Colorado

Residency Training
Wadsworth Veterans Administration Medical Center and University of California at Los Angeles

Fellowship Training
Wadsworth Veterans Administration Medical Center and University of California at Los Angeles

Board Certification
Diplomate - American Board of Internal Medicine - 1973
Diplomate - Subspecialty Board of Cardiovascular Diseases - 1973

Hospital Positions
Sonora Community Hospital - Active staff - current
Tuolumne General Hospital - Active staff - current
Doctors Medical Center - Active staff - current
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, University California at Los Angeles - 1972 - 2000