As a thoracic surgeon in California, Dr. David Canvasser is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Dr. David Canvasser graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1988.
Dr. Canvasser has one office in California where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Canvasser works with three doctors including Dr. Luke Faber and Dr. Stephen Freyaldenhoven.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Canvasser may see patients in California for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Heart and cardiovascular conditions, such as atherosclerosis, endocarditis, valvular, or congenital heart disease, rheumatic, and ischemic, affect a substantial proportion of our society. Dr. David Canvasser is a cardiac surgeon focusing on the surgical treatment of these common heart related illnesses in Pismo Beach, CA. He may conduct types of procedures such as heart valve repair, surgical implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, coronary artery bypass, or heart transplant surgery.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Canvasser may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Canvasser, but only those who participate in Medicare.