Amir M. Abolhoda
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
3828 Schaufele Ave, 
Long Beach, CA 

Overview

Dr. Abolhoda earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine. He completed two residency programs, the first in general surgery at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the second in Cardiothoracic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center (Albert Einstein College of Medicine) in New York City. Dr. Abolhoda completed research and clinical fellowships in thoracic surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Dr Abolhoda performs a myriad of thoracic and foregut surgical procedures, using robotic techniques, including Robotic Lobectomy, Segmentectomy, Thymectomy and Hiatal hernia/anti-reflux operations. He also performs high risk Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (off or on-pump) procedures, emergency Aortic Dissection Repairs and surgery for all types of Acquired Valvular Heart Disease.Dr. Abolhoda is a Diplomate of The American Board of Thoracic Surgery at the American Board of Surgery.  He leads the Thoracic Surgery Case Observation site at the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, serving as a mentor for fellow thoracic surgeons on the Intuitive Surgical da Vinci XI to refine skills, learn new surgical modalities for minimally invasive thoracic procedures. Additionally, Dr. Abolhoda is a Health Sciences Clinical Professor for Surgery at the University of California, Irvine.In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, watching soccer and spending time with family.Dr. Abolhoda performs minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery including:Robotic MIDCABMinimally Invasive Aortic and Mitral Valve surgeriesRobotic Thoracic Operations.

Dr. Abolhoda is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thymectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of California - Irvine , 1984 - 1988, 1988

Residency

UMDNJ, New Jersey Medical School , 1989 - 1994

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center , Cardiothoracic Surgery , 1999 - 2000

Hospital Affiliations

Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

Memorial Care Medical Foundation
3828 Schaufele Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808
Other Locations
Memorialcare Medical Foundation
2888 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90806
Amir Abolhoda, Md Inc.
3802 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

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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Is Dr. Amir M. Abolhoda a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amir M. Abolhoda is classified as an Advanced expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Amir M. Abolhoda specialize in?

While Dr. Amir M. Abolhoda is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Amir M. Abolhoda participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Amir M. Abolhoda has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Amir M. Abolhoda's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Amir M. Abolhoda accept my insurance?

Dr. Amir M. Abolhoda accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Kaiser Permanente. We recommend calling the office directly at 657-241-9051 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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