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Central Coast Cardtiothoracic Surgical Associates911 Oak Park Boulevard, Suite 102, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 map
As a thoracic surgeon in California, Dr. James Skow is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Central Coast Cardtiothoracic Surgical Associates
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. James Skow graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1966.
Dr. Skow has one office in California where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Skow works with three doctors including Dr. David Canvasser and Dr. Luke Faber.
Specialties
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Thoracic Surgery
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. Skow 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.
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Cardiac Surgery
Dr. James Skow is a cardiac surgeon dedicated to the surgical healing of heart and cardiovascular illnesses. These might include atherosclerosis, endocarditis, valvular, or congenital heart disease, rheumatic, and ischemic. Dr. Skow may conduct procedures including coronary artery bypass, heart transplant surgery, heart valve repair, or surgical implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers.
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Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Skow 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.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Dignity Health
Languages Spoken
- English
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