All Cardiothoracic Surgery

Top-Rated Cardiothoracic Surgery in San Francisco, CA

25 physicians

25 cardiothoracic surgery surgeons practicing in San Francisco — 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. Peter Anastassiou

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Cpmc Van Ness Campus

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Dr. G Avery

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Cpmc Van Ness Campus

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Dr. Ramin Beygui

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus

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Dr. Marko Boskovski

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus

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Dr. Brian Cain

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center

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Dr. Tobias Deuse

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus

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Dr. Glenn Egrie

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

California Pacific Medical Center

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Dr. Amy Fiedler

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus

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Dr. Courtney Harris

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Signify Health Medical Associates Of California

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Dr. David Jablons

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus

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Dr. Peter Kouretas

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus

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Dr. Paul Lapunzina

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center

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Dr. Teng Lee

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus

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Dr. Daniel Maoz-Metzl

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center

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Dr. Heidi Nafday

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center

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Dr. Vadiyala Reddy

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus

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Dr. Adeel Rehman

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus

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Dr. Vinod Sebastian

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus

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Dr. Rajesh Sekar

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus

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Dr. Ahmad Sheikh

Thoracic Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco 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 Francisco, CA?

There are 25 cardiothoracic surgery physicians practicing in San Francisco, 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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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