4.8
27 Ratings with 22 written Reviews
Summary
Joanna Chikwe, MD, FRCS, is a recognized leader in the field of mitral valve repair and coronary revascularization, with expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Dr. Chikwe serves as Chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. She has published over 125 contributions in peer-reviewed medical journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association; serves on editorial boards of leading specialty journals including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery; and is a deputy editor of Annals of Thoracic Surgery. Her research interests focus on comparative outcomes research in cardiology and cardiac surgery. Dr. Chikwe has edited and authored three textbooks, including Cardiothoracic Surgery. A native of England, she completed her medical degree at the University of Oxford, followed by cardiothoracic surgery residency at the …Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals in London.
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- accepting new patients
- 29 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Cardiac Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York
- 22 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Smidt Heart Institute
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: (310) 423-3851
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Med School: Oxford University School of Medicine | Med School: MD University of Cincinnati College of Medicine | Med School: MD Weill Cornell Medical College | Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joanna Chikwe
Medical Specialties
Joanna Chikwe has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Joanna Chikwe has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
Joanna Chikwe holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Cardiac Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York in 2008.
Residency
Completed their residency at Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, London in 2006 and General Surgery, Cambridge University Hospitals in 2000.
Medical School
Graduated from Oxford University School of Medicine in 1997.
NPI Number
Joanna Chikwe's NPI number is 1467601187.
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- Joanna Chikwe is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital.
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- Joanna Chikwe speaks English.
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