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Dr. Joseph Chammas, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
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Dr. Joseph Chammas, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Joseph Chammas, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Chammas, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Chammas graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1993 and completed a residency at Medical College of Wisconsin.Dr. Joseph Chammas, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Chammas currently practices at Sharp Cardiovascular Thorac Ctr and are affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. Dr. Chammas has experience treating conditions like Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chammas received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Chammas' office accepts new patients. Dr. Chammas also speaks Arabic. Dr. Chammas is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Sharp Cardiovascular and Thoracic Center
    8010 Frost St Ste P, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 429-6462
  2. 2 Clinical Familia De Santa Maria Inc.
    701 E Grand Ave Ste 200, Escondido, CA 92025
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Experience and Background Check

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Varicose Veins
Carotid Artery Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Varicose Veins
Carotid Artery Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Varicose Veins
Carotid Artery Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiac Tamponade
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Varices
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Atherectomy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colostomy
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Lobectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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Oct 29, 2024
Dr. Chamas saved my life on January 17, 2014! I was dignoised with aortic valve that was a bicuspid. I was given 6 months to live. I was in surgeriy 3 days later. Dr. Chammas performed the surgery sowed me up. As he was signing papers my heart stopped for 3 minutes. With no hesitation Dr. Chammas ripped me up again and did a bypass. He saved my life, I am very grateful for his knowledge and expertise. He is my Angel? Now almost 11 years later I am having signs of stenosis in my aortic valve. I hope that I will be lucky again with heart surgery. I moved to Arizona in 2017.
Catherine E Schmidt — Oct 29, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Joseph Chammas, MD is a general surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1993. He specializes in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Chammas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chammas' profile.

Dr. Chammas frequently treats the following conditions: Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Chammas, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Chammas, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Chammas has over 31 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

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