Dr. Russell David Stanten, MD

Dr. Russell Stanten is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital. With 41 years of experience in cardiac surgery, Dr. Stanten has developed extensive knowledge in treating complex heart conditions. He provides care in English to patients throughout the Oakland area.

Dr. Stanten maintains hospital privileges at Sutter Eden Medical Center and practices at multiple locations across Oakland and Berkeley, California. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease, including specialized care for women with heart disease, and addresses heart muscle damage from reduced blood flow. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass procedures, minimally-invasive heart operations, and off-pump bypass techniques that reduce surgical trauma. Patients consistently rate Dr. Stanten highly for …his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 stars.