Dr. Gregory Engel graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1997.
Dr. Engel has one office in California where he specializes in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Learn more.
Dr. Engel works with eight doctors including Dr. Nellis Smith and Dr. Bruce Benedick.
Cardiovascular and heart disorders, such as atherosclerosis, endocarditis, valvular, or congenital heart disease, rheumatic, and ischemic, affect a large proportion of our own populace. Dr. Gregory Engel is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the surgical healing of these widespread heart problems in East Palo Alto, CA. He may carry out treatments including surgical implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, heart valve repair, heart transplant surgery, or coronary artery bypass.
Cardiothoracic surgery is a highly specialized field of medicine that incorporates surgical procedures to treat diseases or trauma to the organs and structures of the chest – including the heart, lungs and esophagus. Dr. Engel may perform both minimally invasive or invasive procedures ranging from angioplasty to open heart surgery or transplant surgeries.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Engel 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.
Stanford University School of Medicine
MD • 1997