Overview
Dr. James McPherson is medical director of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of Ventura County. Dr. McPherson is board certified in thoracic surgery and performs all aspects of adult cardiac, general thoracic and peripheral vascular surgery. Dr. McPherson received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Southern California (USC). He then attended Tulane University where he received his Doctor of Medicine degree as well as a Masters in Public Health. He then completed his general surgery training at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. There, he continued his interest in cardiovascular surgery while working with Dr. George Green, a pioneer in the use of the internal mammary artery as a conduit for coronary artery bypass surgery. As Chief Resident, McPherson was awarded the Outstanding Teaching Award. Dr. McPherson returned to USC for his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship where he studied under renowned surgeon Dr. Vaughn Starnes. In addition, Dr. McPherson studied esophageal and pulmonary surgery with Dr. Tom DeMeester, an international leader in this field. After serving four years on the USC faculty, Dr. McPherson founded the Los Angeles Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Group, focusing on minimally invasive heart valve surgery, early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. In 2016, he joined Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of Ventura County expanding patient outreach to include both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. His practice is focused on minimally invasive cardiac surgery, including trans catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), treatment of lung cancer using the DaVinci robotic platform and endovascular treatment of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms. Under Dr. McPherson's leadership, St. John's has grown to become one of the busiest robotic thoracic surgery programs in Southern California. He is a firm believer that minimally invasive approaches decrease both postoperative pain, hospital length of stay and will lead to earlier treatment and better outcomes. Dr. McPherson continues to serve the community by mentoring high school and college students who are pursuing a career in medicine. He serves on the St. John's Foundation Board of Directors. He is fluent in English and Spanish and has made numerous television and radio appearances educating the public on heart, lung and vascular disease. In his free time, he enjoys travel and is an avid fan of tennis, scuba diving and college football. He is also passionate about music and listens to an eclectic variety of music ranging from Miles Davis to Mozart.Dr. McPherson offers patient-centered care with minimally invasive approaches to heart, lung and aortic disease. Dr. McPherson uses the latest advancements in technique and technology to perform all aspects of adult cardio thoracic surgery. His philosophy of collaboration with referring physicians ensures continuity of care.
Dr. Mcpherson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1700 N Rose Ave, Ste 420, Oxnard, CA 93030
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.
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Harold Tabaie is a Thoracic Surgeon in Reseda, California. Dr. Tabaie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Venous Insufficiency.
Areas of Expertise
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- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Mcpherson isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic DissectionDr. Mcpherson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Mcpherson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Mcpherson isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Mcpherson isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Collapsed LungDr. Mcpherson isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.