Overview
Robert Shuman is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Signal Hill, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
Dr. Shuman is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shuman is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2525 Cherry Ave, Ste 340, Signal Hill, CA 90755
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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Dr. Danny Ramzy earned his medical degree at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He earned a PhD in medical science at the Institute of Medical Science of the University of Toronto, where he also finished a residency in general surgery. He completed a second residency in cardiothoracic surgery, a fellowship in transplant and mechanical assist devices and a fellowship in aortic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. An internationally recognized leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgical interventions and the development of new devices, Dr. Ramzy is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and American College of Surgeons. He focuses on minimally invasive and robotic procedures, which offer less discomfort and faster recovery times for patients, as well as a higher level of care and greater efficiency for both providers and patients. He speaks English, French and Arabic. His clinical interests include robotic mitral repair and replacement; robotic coronary arterial bypass; robotic MAZE procedures; robotic aortic valve replacement; right anterior thoracotomy; ascending aortic replacement and myectomies; transcatheter approaches, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR). He is also a recognized expert in surgical heart failure and transplantation, including mechanical circulatory support. Dr.Ramzy is the chief of cardiac surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and the medical director and surgical director for the Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. Author of more than 115 peer-reviewed publications and more than 200 abstracts, he also serves as an editorial board member for The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Ramzy is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Tumor, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Ramzy is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Ramzy is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert L. Shuman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert L. Shuman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert L. Shuman by calling their office at 562-595-8646. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert L. Shuman a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert L. Shuman is classified as an Experienced expert for Lung Cancer, 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. Robert L. Shuman specialize in?
While Dr. Robert L. Shuman is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Robert L. Shuman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert L. Shuman has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Robert L. Shuman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert L. Shuman accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert L. Shuman accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-595-8646 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Shuman isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Shuman isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Shuman isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Shuman isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Shuman isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Shuman isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Shuman isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- PleurisyDr. Shuman isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Shuman isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Shuman isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
