Dr. Richard Hongo graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1995.
Dr. Hongo has one office in California where he specializes in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Learn more.
Dr. Hongo works with one doctor, Dr. Steven Hao.
Heart and cardiovascular ailments, such as ischemic, rheumatic, valvular, or congenital heart disease, endocarditis and atherosclerosis, affect a large percentage of our society. Dr. Richard Hongo is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of these common heart related illnesses in San Francisco, CA. He may conduct operations such as surgical implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers, 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. Hongo 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. Hongo 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.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
MD • 1995