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Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 74
Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD
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Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Whittier, CA.
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Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 74
Whittier, CA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Whittier, CA.

About

Dr. Tovar graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico,Ciudad Universitaria, Facultad De Medicina in 1979 and completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Whittier, CA and has 45 years experience. Dr. Tovar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital. Dr. Tovar has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tovar received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Tovar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tovar also speaks Spanish. Dr. Tovar is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Endovascular Repair of Aorta
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Impella Device
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Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
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Open Lobectomy
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Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
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Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
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Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Pih Health Hospital-Whittier
    12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 698-0811
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Whittier Pulmonary and Critical Care Medical Group Inc.
    12462 Putnam St Ste 208, Whittier, CA 90602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 789-5489
  3. 3 Hematology & Oncology Wells Medical Office Building
    12462 Putnam St Ste 206, Whittier, CA 90602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 789-5480

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Jun 17, 2024
Dr Tovar saved my life, had a heart attack and needed a quintuplet bypass and he did an amazing job, minimal scar on my leg and chest, he’s amazing.
Giovanni Galvez — Jun 17, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico,Ciudad Universitaria, Facultad De Medicina
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center
    1987
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tovar's profile.

Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA