Vascular Surgeons in Los Angeles

The California Center for Cardiothoracic Surgery was established in 1987 to create a 'Center of Excellence' to deliver healthcare related to surgical treatment of heart disease, lung, and vascular problems in one center.

Our surgeons are all highly skilled doctors who work as a team.  For cardiovascular and thoracic surgery our physicians evaluate the patient, perform  surgery, manage intensive care, follow throughout your postoperative recovery.  Our staff acts as a liaison between the surgeon, the patient's cardiologist and referring physicians.

The California Center for Cardiothoracic Surgery is home to two of the best vascular surgeons in Los Angeles. Dr. Mohammad Gharavi and Dr. Gholam Mohammadzadeh have decades of experience tackling complex vascular surgeries for Los Angeles patients. Vascular surgeons operate on many different conditions including abdominal aortic aneurysms, thoracic aortic aneurysms, varicose veins and more. Especially in the case of aortic aneurysms, having a talented team of Los Angeles vascular surgeons to diagnose and perform surgery is key to successful recovery. Both Dr. Mohammad Gharavi and Dr. Gholam Mohammadzadeh are affiliated with top Los Angeles hospitals including the Providence Tarzana Medical Center, West Hills Hospital & Medical Center and Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center. Additionally, Dr. Mohammad Gharavi serves as Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at these hospitals, performing both thoracic surgery and vascular surgery for Los Angeles patients.

One of the most common types of vascular surgeries performed by Los Angeles surgeons Dr. Mohammadzadeh and Dr. Gharavi is thoracic aortic aneurysm repair. Thoracic aortic aneurysms often require surgical repair because they pose the risk of rupturing and causing massive internal bleeding. In order for the vascular surgeon to repair an aneurysm, a fabric tube is used to replace the weakened section of the aorta. This creates a strong new wall for blood to flow through once again, alleviating the potential for rupture. Once the fabric graft is in place, the Los Angeles vascular surgeon will sew up the patient and monitor them closely during the recovery period to ensure everything is healing properly.

Vascular dementia is a disease caused by a multiple small strokes. Most of the small strokes are imperceptible to the individual, but each one causes a bit of damage to the area of the brain responsible for memory, language and learning. With each small stroke the cortex of the brain becomes further damaged until normal function is disrupted and the patient experiences the condition known as vascular dementia. Some research has even suggested that a type of vascular dementia can cause Alzheimer's disease. The trickiest part about treating vascular dementia is the fact that often times the victim suffering from the disease does not realize what the cause is. They simply notice that they are having trouble remembering things, and the symptoms are commonly attributed to aging. Instead of receiving treatment, people suffering from vascular dementia get progressively worse - which is why getting properly diagnosed by an expert cardiovascular specialist is critical to slowing the progress of vascular dementia.

The California Center for Cardiovascular Surgery includes two leading vascular specialists in Southern California, Dr. Mohammad Gharavi and Dr. Gholam Mohammadzadeh. The doctors have diagnosed and recommended treatment for many Southern California sufferers of vascular dementia. The California Center for Cardiovascular Surgery has been providing cutting edge cardiac and vascular treatments for over twenty years. Our staff and team of experienced surgeons are always caring and friendly, and have helped countless patients on the path to cardiovascular health. If you think you or a loved one may be suffering from vascular dementia, we welcome you to come meet our doctors and get a full diagnosis.

Thoracic Surgery California

Thoracic surgery includes surgery on the organs that are located within a person's chest cavity. Because of this, thoracic surgery also includes heart surgery, lung surgery, diaphragm surgery and surgery on any of the major arteries within the chest. For California patients who require a type of thoracic surgery, locating a cardiothoracic specialist is an important step in properly diagnosing and treating their health problem. For Southern California residents, the California Center for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a leading clinic that specializes in both cardiac and thoracic surgery for their patients. Founded in 1987 by Dr. Mohammad Gharavi, a well-respected cardiothoracic surgeon, the California Center for Cardiothoracic Surgery is an industry leader in thoracic surgery.

Thoracic surgery includes biopsies in the chest region, lung cancer surgery, and heart surgery including bypass surgery. Thoracic bypass surgery is usually required when a patient's arterial buildup continues to worsen, and begins to impede the flow of nutrient and oxygen-rich blood to the heart. This creates chest pain and the danger of heart attack or stroke. Because of this, people with severe arterial plaque buildup often have to resort to having thoracic surgery to clear the blockage. When plaque gets to an advanced stage it can be life-threatening, in which case the 'wait and watch' approach is no longer an option and thoracic surgery is the only option for recovery. For a talented team of California thoracic surgeons, you can trust the California Center for Cardiothoracic surgery.