
Mark W. Cocalis MD
Professor, Pediatrics, UCSF School of Medicine
505 Parnassus Ave M687San Francisco, CA 94143
Overview of Dr. Cocalis
Dr. Mark Cocalis is a pediatric cardiologist in San Francisco, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UCSF Medical Center, Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, and Memorial Medical Center. He received his medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has been in practice 33 years. Dr. Cocalis accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 61 doctors at UCSF Medical Center and one of 2 doctors at Doctors Medical Center of Modesto who specialize in Pediatric Cardiology. He has more than 10 publications and over 200 citings.
Education & Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1987 - 1990
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1984 - 1987
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1985 - 2027
HI State Medical License 2003 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2004 - 2006
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Development of a High-Performing Congenital Heart Program in Vietnam.Chau P Nguyen, Huu Nhat Nguyen, Sarah Tabbutt, Shunji Sano, Mark Cocalis
World Journal for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery. 2025-11-11 - Patent ductus arteriosus and coarctation of the aorta in association with PRDM6 variants.Helen M Stanley, Brian R White, Christopher J LaRosa, Mark W Cocalis, J William Gaynor
American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A. 2024-04-01 - What is the best treatment for patients with borderline Fontan?Shunji Sano, Mark Cocalis
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 2023-04-03
Professional Memberships
- Member
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS California CaliforniaCare HMO
BCBS California PowerSelect HMO
BCBS California PPO
Blue Shield California HMO
Blue Shield California PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open AccessCIGNA PPO
First Health PPO
Great West PPO
Health Net California Large Group PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
Pacificare HMO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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