David A. Canvasser
Experienced in Pleural Effusion

Dr. David A. Canvasser

Thoracic Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
Central Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates
911 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 102, 
Pismo Beach, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Experienced in Pleural Effusion
CommonSpirit Health
Central Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates
911 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 102, 
Pismo Beach, CA 
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Overview

I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible.

Dr. Canvasser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Graduate Institution
University Of Michigan - Flint
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in CA
Board Certifications
Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Marian Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Central Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates
911 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 102, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Call: 805-556-6001
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Central Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates

911 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 102, 
Pismo Beach, CA 
 (0.1 miles away)
805-556-6001
Languages Spoken:
English
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Paul Perry is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Perry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Perry is currently accepting new patients.

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      • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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      • Aortic Valve Replacement
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      • Aortic Valve Stenosis
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      • Arterial Embolism
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      • Heart Bypass Surgery
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      • Heart Valve Repair
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      • Aortic Dissection
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      • Aortic Regurgitation
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      • Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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