Dr. Eduardo A. Tovar, MD | Whittier, CA | Thoracic Surgery

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Dr. Eduardo Tovar is a thoracic surgeon with expertise in cardiovascular disease who has dedicated 47 years to advancing patient care in these specialized fields. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at SUNY. His extensive experience spans nearly five decades of treating complex heart and chest conditions. Dr. Tovar speaks English to communicate effectively with his patients.

Dr. Tovar practices at PIH Health Hospital Whittier and Whittier Hospital Medical Center, both located in Whittier, California. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular expertise in addressing coronary artery disease in women. His practice includes performing essential diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts, pathology tests, and chemistry panels to evaluate patient health comprehensively. Patients have given Dr. Tovar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5, reflecting …their confidence in his care.

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accepting new patients
4.6

19 Ratings
47 years of experience
speaks English
Suny
6 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
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Dr. Tovar at PIH, Whittier saved my fathers life. He is a high risk cardio thoracic specialist. His service & ethics are impeccable. His team simply the best. My father 4 months from being 88 yrs old was a very, very sick man. He went into heart failure, his kidneys were failing, Dr Tovar put him in CCU under heavy sedation, waited for the right window & did a quadruple bypass & mitro valve replacement. His technique outstanding. My fathers recovery is nothing short of a miracle. Thank you God for leading us to Dr. Eduardo Tovar at PIH Hosp. Because my father is a Kaiser patient! I cannot day enough about all of his team...take a bow, we love, appreciate & applaud ALL OF YOU. ?? Guess what else, my father has never had any pain after surgery. Such a blessing! ??

February 19th, 2020

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Dr Tovar did my heart surgery in Nov, 2006...implant and a very kind person who appeared to know who he was and who God is! He did my surgery at St. Jude Fullerton

April 29th, 2019

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Dr. Tovar visited me every day that I was in the hospital. His staff was aware of my situation and extreme helpful and always checking on my needs. They made a tough situation a good one.

November 30th, 2015

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Thank you for saving my fathers life! Was told he wasn't going to make it! Dr tovar said otherwise! He's up talking and not even in that much pain!

May 17th, 2015

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His very good I trust him top ranki ng surgeon

April 18th, 2015

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Dr. Tovar replaced a St. Jude mechanical aortic heart valve, which had developed a calcium shelf, with a cadaver valve. He followed up with the manufacture to find out the mechanical valve had reported problems and helped to secure replacement of the valve. Due to a congenital disorder that required the first valve replacement, the root and valve were very small. Dr. Tovar had to enlarge the root in what was a very complicated surgery. The anesthesiologist stopped by my home to check up on me. He said he had never seen such a complicated surgery or a surgeon so composed and capable. I am doing great nine years later. My cardiologist is very happy with my heart function. It was life saving to Dr. Tovar in my corner.

February 11th, 2010

Pih Health Cardiothoracic Surgery

12462 Putnam St Ste 208Whittier, CA 90602

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Pih Health Hospital Whittier

12401 Washington BlvdWhittier, CA 90602

Tel: (562) 698-0811

Whittier Hospital Medical Center

9080 Colima RdWhittier, CA 90605

Tel: (562) 945-3561


Dr. Eduardo A Tovar, MD	Dr. Sarah Pradka Lucas, MD	Dr. John S Gambol, MD	Jennifer Quadra Hillyer
Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Emergency Medicine	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
47 Years of Experience		33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
Whittier , CA	Valley Village , CA	PLACENTIA , CA	Orange , CA
Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina		Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Suny

Medical School

Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1980

Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo LeonGraduated in 1979

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