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Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
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41 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD

Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale and Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Gheissari, completed a residency at Hahnemann University. Patients rated Dr. Gheissari an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Gheissari works at Practice in Los Angeles, CA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gheissari's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgery Medical Group Inc.
    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 606, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (213) 483-1055
  2. 2
    Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital
    1225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (213) 977-2127

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  • Adventist Health Glendale
  • Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital

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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Cerebrovascular Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Systolic Heart Failure
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arteriovenous Fistula
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
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Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Esophageal Varices
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Gastric Ulcer
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
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Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Thrombectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Lymphedema Therapy
Mitral Valve Repair
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1376545269
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Presbyterian Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Hahnemann University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Hahnemann University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Michigan Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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