5
3 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Pedro Catarino MD, FRCS, is a recognized leader in the field of aortic surgery and heart lung transplantation. He specializes in advanced techniques and outcomes for aortic surgery. He has particularly developed the clinical use for transplantation of donor organs from donation after circulatory death, for both heart and lungs. He is expert in machine perfusion of these organs and his research addresses the modes of perfusion, perfusate composition and adjuncts to best re-animate, recover and preserve the heart and lungs for transplantation. In June 2019 he performed the World's first successful DCD Heart-Lung transplant. He graduated from Oxford University Medical School in England and trained at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London and at Duke in North Carolina. He came to Cedars from Royal Papworth Hospital and Cambridge University where he was Director of Transplantation.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 32 years of experience
- 35 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Portuguese, French, English
- Duke University Medical Center
- 3 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
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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| Dr. Pedro A Catarino, MD | Dr. Nicholas N Nissen, MD | Dr. Richard Marston Gillespie, MD | Dr. John Marshall Robertson, MD |
| Cardiovascular Surgery | Surgery | Cardiovascular Disease | Thoracic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 32 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Portuguese, French, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Los Angeles , CA | West Hollywood , CA | Burbank , CA | Santa Monica , CA |
| Med School: University of Cambridge (Churchill College) | Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: Saint Louis University MD Program | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Pedro A Catarino
Medical Specialties
Dr. Pedro A Catarino has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Pedro A Catarino has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center2008
Residency
Royal Brompton Hospital2009
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford2001
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England1999
Medical School
University of Cambridge (Churchill College)Graduated in 1995
Oxford University Medical School (Christ Church)Graduated in 1994
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