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Palo Alto Medical Foundation1950 University Ave, Suite 160, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 map
Dr. Winkle, a cardiac surgeon in East Palo Alto, CA, performs sophisticated surgical treatments to treat conditions affecting the heart & blood vessels.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Roger A. Winkle is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
1950 University Ave, Suite 160, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Roger Winkle graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1971.
Dr. Winkle has one office in California where he specializes in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Winkle works with eight doctors including Dr. Nellis Smith and Dr. Bruce Benedick.
Specialties
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Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Roger Winkle is a cardiac surgeon that specializes in the surgical healing of heart and cardiovascular disorders. These can include rheumatic, ischemic, endocarditis, atherosclerosis, and valvular, or congenital heart disease. Dr. Winkle may carry out types of procedures such as coronary artery bypass, heart transplant surgery, heart valve repair, or surgical implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
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. Winkle may perform both minimally invasive or invasive procedures ranging from angioplasty to open heart surgery or transplant surgeries.
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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. Winkle 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
- Stanford Health Care
- Mills Peninsula Hospital
- El Camino Hospital
- Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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