California Thoracic Surgeons

Thoracic surgeons are specially trained in the treatment of all chest diseases or problems. Everything from lung cancer, collapsed lungs, and coronary arteries, the esophagus, and heart and lung transplants are handled by thoracic surgeons. Unlike general surgeons, thoracic surgeons specialize in operating on organs within the entire chest cavity. Because the heart, lungs, trachea and esophagus are all located within the thoracic area, thoracic surgeons are highly skilled and experienced in order to operate successfully on these delicate areas. In addition to receiving training in general medical school, a thoracic surgeon is also required to spend around five years in general surgery residency, around three years in thoracic surgery residency, and finally to pass an exam that qualifies them as a board certified thoracic surgeon. Because of the rigorous years of school and residency, thoracic surgeons are among the most qualified and educated surgeons.

The California Center for Cardiothoracic Surgery is comprised of a group of Southern California based surgeons specializing in thoracic surgery, cardiac surgery and vascular surgery. The principal surgeons include Mohammad A. Gharavi and Dr. Gholam R. Mohammadzadeh. Dr. Mohammad A. Gharavi is board certified in both general and thoracic surgery, and serves as Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at two Southern California medical centers. Dr. Gholam R. Mohammadzadeh is also board certified as both a general and thoracic surgeon, and completed residencies at Emory hospital as well as at the UCSD Medical Center. Both surgeons are highly experienced cardiothoracic surgeons with top hospital affiliations in the area. The California Center for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a top destination for patients requiring the best in care from industry expert thoracic surgeons.