Dr. Tobias Deuse
Overview
Dr. Tobias Deuse is a heart surgeon and the director of minimally invasive cardiac surgery at UCSF. He is known for his pioneering work in developing minimally invasive techniques for mitral valve repair. Deuse earned his medical degree from the University of Würzburg in Germany. He received advanced training in heart and lung surgery at the University Hospital of Munich and University Heart Center Hamburg. After obtaining board certification in Germany as a heart surgeon, he completed a fellowship in lung and heart-lung transplantation with Stanford Medicine. After returning to Germany in 2009, Deuse was appointed director of heart and lung transplantation at the University Heart Center Hamburg. He achieved international acclaim for his development of innovative approaches to heart failure surgery, most notably minimally invasive techniques for implanting ventricular assist systems. He also demonstrated that high success rates could be achieved in mitral valve repair utilizing fully robot-assisted endoscopic surgery. Also known as keyhole surgery, this approach has many benefits for the patient, including substantially reduced postsurgical pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. Deuse has received numerous honors, including election to the board of directors of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.
Dr. Deuse is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 97 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor Suite A-501, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Suite 501, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Deuse has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tobias Deuse
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tobias Deuse?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tobias Deuse by calling their office at 415-353-1606. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tobias Deuse a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tobias Deuse is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Tobias Deuse specialize in?
While Dr. Tobias Deuse is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Heart Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Tobias Deuse participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tobias Deuse has published 97 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Tobias Deuse's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tobias Deuse accept my insurance?
Dr. Tobias Deuse accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-1606 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
- Distinguished
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Deuse isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Deuse isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Deuse isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart TransplantDr. Deuse isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Deuse isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Deuse isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Deuse isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Deuse isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Deuse isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Deuse isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Deuse isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Deuse isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).