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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Advanced Health Science Pavilion (AHSP)
127 S. San Vicente Blvd, A3100
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Bridget Frommel, Program Coordinator
Wen Cheng, MD
Program Director
Chief of Cardiac Division
Chief of Thoracic Division
Chief of Congenital Division
Surgical Director, Heart Transplant Program
Surgical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support
Director, Aortic Program
Program Information
- Traditional program
- One resident accepted per year
Additional Curriculum Information
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute has trained many cardiothoracic surgeons in clinical and basic science fellowships. Key clinical studies on coronary bypass and valvular heart surgery have been published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. The division is a leader in developing percutaneous aortic valve surgery, robotic assisted mitral valve surgery and video-assisted thoracic surgery.
The Thoracic Surgery Residency emphasizes less invasive techniques in adult cardiac, aortic and general thoracic surgery. In addition, exposure to advanced treatments in heart failure, such as the total artificial heart and ventricular assist devices, complements the busiest heart transplant program in the United States.
The cardiothoracic faculty members are full-time Cedars-Sinai employees with academic appointments. In the residency's two-year curriculum, conducted at Cedars-Sinai, residents will spend 18 months on cardiac and six months on thoracic track. This structure allows residents to qualify for the American Board of Thoracic Surgery certification through the cardiac track.