Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Dominic A. Emerson

General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
Cedar-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
625 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
Pasadena, CA 
Expertise in
5
conditions
Cedar-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
625 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
Pasadena, CA 

Overview

Dominic Emerson is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, California.

Dr. Emerson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

Dr. Emerson is board certified in American Board Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 110 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Board Certifications

American Board Surgery

Fellowships

Cedars Sinai Medical Center , Cardiothoracic Surgery , 2016 - 2019

Hospital Affiliations

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Huntington Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Cedar-sinai Medical Care Foundation
625 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
Other Locations
Cedars-sinai Medical Care Foundation
2841 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
Cedars-sinai Medical Care Foundation
18133 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356

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.

110 Total Publications

Donor diabetes status impacts long-term survival in diabetic heart transplant recipients.
Donor diabetes status impacts long-term survival in diabetic heart transplant recipients.
Journal: JHLT open
Published: August 10, 2026
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Is Dr. Dominic A. Emerson a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dominic A. Emerson is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Transplant, 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. Dominic A. Emerson specialize in?

While Dr. Dominic A. Emerson is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Dominic A. Emerson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Dominic A. Emerson has published 110 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Dominic A. Emerson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Dominic A. Emerson accept my insurance?

Dr. Dominic A. Emerson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 424-314-0177 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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