Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia

Dr. John J. Nigro

Thoracic Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
John J. Nigro, MD
3020 Children's Way, Mc5078, 
San Diego, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
CommonSpirit Health
John J. Nigro, MD
3020 Children's Way, Mc5078, 
San Diego, CA 
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Overview

John Nigro is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Nigro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Stent Placement, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Nigro is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Tracheobronchomalacia.

Graduate Institution
Univ. Of Illinois
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in AZ
Board Certifications
Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic Surgery (Sub: Congenital Cardiac Surgery)
Fellowships
Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles
USC & LAC Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

John J. Nigro, MD
3020 Children's Way, Mc5078, San Diego, CA 92123
Call: 858-966-8030

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

51 Total Publications

Ventricular Assist Device and Ductal Stent as Bridge to Heart Transplant for Pulmonary Atresia-Intact Ventricular Septum.
Ventricular Assist Device and Ductal Stent as Bridge to Heart Transplant for Pulmonary Atresia-Intact Ventricular Septum.
Journal: World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery
Published: September 24, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
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      • Stent Placement
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      • Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
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      • Coarctation of the Aorta
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