All Cardiothoracic Surgery

Top-Rated Cardiothoracic Surgery in San Diego, CA

22 physicians

22 cardiothoracic surgery surgeons practicing in San Diego — with clinical reviews from the OR insiders who work with them. Find the right surgeon, or share your own experience to help patients and colleagues.

Dr. Robert Adamson

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Sharp Memorial Hospital

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Dr. Ankur Bakshi

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Sharp Memorial Hospital

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Dr. Robert Fietsam

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Millennium Health

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Dr. Srujan Ganta

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

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Dr. Ian Glenn

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Eugene Golts

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Mohamed Hassanein

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Sharp Memorial Hospital

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Dr. James Hemp

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

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Dr. Jessica Hudson

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Mohammad Islami Manuchehry

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

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Dr. Mark Kearns

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Craig Larson

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Sharp Memorial Hospital

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Dr. Karl Limmer

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Rchsd Nelson/hahn Pavilion

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Dr. Michael Madani

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. John Nigro

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Rchsd Nelson/hahn Pavilion

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Dr. Vanjah Norman

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Sharp Memorial Hospital

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Dr. Mark Onaitis

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Travis Pollema

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Gert Pretorius

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite

Thoracic Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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What to Look For in a Cardiothoracic Surgery Surgeon

Cardiothoracic surgery encompasses some of the most complex operations performed anywhere — coronary bypass, valve repair and replacement, lung resections, and esophageal procedures. These are long, high-acuity cases where teamwork between the surgeon, perfusionist, anesthesia, and nursing staff is as important as the surgeon's own technique.

The surgical techs and OR nurses who work these cases see which cardiothoracic surgeons combine exceptional skill with the calm leadership that keeps a complex case on track. They notice how a surgeon responds when bleeding is brisk or when a valve does not behave as expected — the moments that separate good surgeons from great ones.

When choosing a cardiothoracic surgeon, confirm volume in your specific procedure, ask about outcomes, and weigh how the surgeon is regarded by the team that supports every case. Insider peer reviews surface the composure and consistency that patient-facing ratings miss.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cardiothoracic surgery physicians are listed in San Diego, CA?

There are 22 cardiothoracic surgery physicians practicing in San Diego, CA listed on Physician Signal, ranked by clinical reviews from verified healthcare professionals who have worked with them in the operating room.

How are cardiothoracic surgery surgeons in San Diego rated?

Each surgeon's Insight Score is the average of six clinical dimensions rated anonymously by the OR nurses, surgical techs, device reps, and fellow surgeons who work alongside them. The list is sorted to surface the most-reviewed physicians in San Diego first.

How important is surgeon volume in cardiothoracic surgery?

Very. Outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery are strongly tied to how often a surgeon performs a given procedure. Ask about case volume for your specific operation, and look at how the surgeon is rated by the OR teams who support these high-acuity cases every day.

What does the Insight Score tell me about a heart surgeon?

It distills six clinical dimensions — surgical skill, bedside manner, professionalism, technology openness, staff collaboration, and clinical outcomes — into one score, rated anonymously by the verified professionals who work alongside that surgeon in the operating room.

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