Dr. Sam Baradarian is a cardiothoracic surgeon in La Jolla, CA. He is trained to perform a range of highly intricate surgeries on the organs and structures of the chest.
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JUN 10, 2017 • Marci H. in Vista, CA
Recommends Available On Time Friendly Professional Knowledgeable Nice Office Understandable Reachable Helpful StaffThe first time I met the doc was under emergency circumstances. A lady at a clinic spotted my swollen ankles and away I went. When I met Dr. Baradarian, I was too filled with meds to pronounce his name, so he leaned in and gently said, "Just call me Sam." Four years later, my valve didn't last as long as they had hoped and I was back for a consult before receiving a cow valve. He stepped into the exam room and asked, "Do you remember me?" If you've ever seen the movie, Road House, where a bar maid realizes who she's talking to, the famous bouncer, I reacted just like that girl. I thought to myself, "Dude! You only saved my life!" but I managed to keep my composure and I just said, "Yes! You're Dr. Baradarian, and this time, I can say your name!" He drew a picture of my valve on his scrub while he was briefing me and I thought, this guy's just like my dad. You could put him in a tent and he'd still do the same high quality job. He's not about trappings. He's about saving lives.
Yes, Dr. Sam Baradarian is accepting new patients at this office.
9898 Genesee Avenue, 3rd Floor, La Jolla, CA 92037
Dr. Sam Baradarian graduated from Other in 1992.
Dr. Baradarian has one office in California where he specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery and General 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. Baradarian may perform both minimally invasive or invasive procedures ranging from angioplasty to open heart surgery or transplant surgeries.
Dr. Sam Baradarian 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. Baradarian may carry out types of procedures such as coronary artery bypass, heart transplant surgery, heart valve repair, or surgical implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers.
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. Baradarian 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.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Baradarian 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.
As a general surgeon in California, Dr. Baradarian performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Baradarian may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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MD • 1992
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. Baradarian, but only those who participate in Medicare.