25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in Burlingame, CA

Dr. Jasleen Kukreja is a cardiothoracic surgeon and director of the Lung Transplant Program at UCSF Medical Center. She is also director of the adult respiratory mechanical circulatory support program. She performs lung transplant surgery and lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema, and treats patients with tumors of the chest, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors and mesothelioma. Kukreja is the associate director of UCSF's lung transplant research division of cardiothoracic surgery. Kukreja earned a medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She completed residencies in general surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and in cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF. She completed fellowships in general surgery and thoracic surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and also completed extensive training in designing clinical trials, studies that evaluate potential treatments' safety and efficacy. She has a master's degree in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Kukreja has received many professional honors, including the Pharmacia/Upjohn Trauma Research Competition Award, John A. Mannick Research Award and an excellence in teaching award from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kukreja is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kukreja is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Kukreja is currently accepting new patients.

Fernando Fleischman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fleischman is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Fleischman is currently accepting new patients.

Russell Stanten is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Stanten is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Stanten is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Stanten is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Anastassiou is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Anastassiou is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Anastassiou is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Anastassiou is currently accepting new patients.

I always treat my patients as I would treat a member of my family. Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sharma is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Kincade is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kincade is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Rheumatic Fever, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Kincade is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Kincade is currently accepting new patients.

I want to be patient-centric and efficient. I became a medical provider because I want to help people, to use my hands, to learn, to think, to make the world a better place. Dr. Williams is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Williams is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

Victor Rodriguez is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Rodriguez is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery Vascular Surgery. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

My most important consideration is the investment of trust that our patients give to us during what may be the most critical times of their lives. I hold this investment in the highest priority and feel that it is the most valuable component I can provide to my patients and their families. Therefore, I will strive to build the highest confidence and trust in every patient and give them the best care I can throughout their hospitalization. Dr. Morris is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatic Fever, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Morris is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Maxwell is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Maxwell is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Maxwell is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Maxwell is currently accepting new patients.

Elaine Tseng is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tseng is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Tseng is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Tseng is currently accepting new patients.

Keith Korver is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Rosa, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Korver is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Korver is currently accepting new patients.

Sterling Humphrey is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Roseville, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Humphrey is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Humphrey is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sheppard is Board Certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Currently specializing in minimally invasive surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the chest, lung and mediastinum. Dr. Sheppard became interested in Lung Cancer Screening using CT scans early in his career. Founded and served as the Principal Investigator of Mills-Peninsula Lung Cancer Screening Study 2001-2010 and a contributing International Early Lung Cancer Action Project (IELCAP) Investigator.Dr. Sheppard was involved in the creation and development of the Lung Cancer Screening Program at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center 2015-2021. Published approximately 40 publications in peer reviewed journals including a seminal article on CT screening for lung cancer in NEJM that has been cited by other researchers more than a thousand times.Dr. Sheppard was involved in physician advocacy serving as President of San Mateo County Medical Association, 2004-05, Delegate to California Medical Association HOD 2001-2010 and as a Delegate to the American Medical Association HOD from 2006-2011. Contributing author and ultimately Chair of the Editorial Committee for the San Mateo County Medical Association Bulletin, the physician newsletter of the county medical association. Authored 32 Op-Ed articles.Dr. Sheppard is a Volunteer at The Marine Mammal Center in Marin, providing care for California Sea Lions, Elephant Seals, Fur Seals and Sea Otters on Thursday nights since 2008. Hobbies include Travel, SCUBA diving and underwater photography. Dr. Sheppard is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Collapsed Lung, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sheppard is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Sheppard is currently accepting new patients.

Mastaneh Ahmadi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Ahmadi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Tumor, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Ahmadi is currently accepting new patients.

Peyman Benharash is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benharash is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Diverticular Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, Gallbladder Removal, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Y Joseph is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Joseph is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.

Joseph Shrager is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Shrager is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Alfredo Trento is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 51 years. Dr. Trento is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Trento is board certified in American Board Surgery.

Michael Fischbein is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Fischbein is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

James Morrissey is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Stockton, California. Dr. Morrissey is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Morrissey is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Morrissey is currently accepting new patients.

Joanna Chikwe is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Chikwe is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Endocarditis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.

David Jablons is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Jablons is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Daniel Oh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Oh is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Endoscopy. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Mainwaring is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Mainwaring is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect, Pulmonary Atresia, Aortopulmonary Window, and Ventricular Septal Defects.