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Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD
4.8 (37 Ratings)

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Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD
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Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Chikwe graduated from University Of Oxford in 1997 and completed a residency at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals. Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Chikwe currently practices at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and are affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital and Stony Brook University Hospital. At present, Dr. Chikwe received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Dr. Chikwe's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chikwe also speaks Italian and Spanish. Dr. Chikwe accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
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    PHCS Network PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
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  • Medicare
  • Open Access
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    GHI HMO
    GHI
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    MVP Health Care
  • Humana
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  • Choice Care (Humana)
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    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Choice Plus
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    Options
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Locations

  1. 1 Smidt Heart Institute
    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 423-2726
  2. 2 Cardiac Surgery
    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 423-3851

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chikwe
4.8
Based on 37 Reviews
5 Stars (35)
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Jan 10, 2025
Very, very impressed with the video visit with Dr Chikwe and her communications with us.
— Jan 10, 2025
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Italian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Oxford
    1997
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Oxford University John Radcliffe Hospitals
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chikwe's profile.

Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital and Stony Brook University Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY

  • Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY