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Dr. Richard Shemin, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 74
Dr. Richard Shemin, MD
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Dr. Richard Shemin, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.
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Dr. Richard Shemin, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 74
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. Richard Shemin, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Shemin graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1974 and completed a residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Richard Shemin, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has 51 years experience. Dr. Shemin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. Dr. Shemin has experience treating conditions like Congenital Heart Defects and Septal Defect among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shemin received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Shemin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shemin is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Congenital Heart Defects
Septal Defect
Mitral Valve Surgery
Congenital Heart Defects
Septal Defect
Mitral Valve Surgery
Congenital Heart Defects
Septal Defect
Mitral Valve Surgery
Atrial Septal Defect
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Maze Procedure
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Carotid Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Repair
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Benign Heart Tumors
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ebstein's Anomaly
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
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)
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Tricuspid Valve Graft

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    100 Medical Plz Ste 630, Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 206-8232
  2. 2 Office
    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 730, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 206-8232
  3. 3 Office
    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 630, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 825-9011

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4.8
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Patient Reviews
Mar 22, 2019
Dr Shemin saved my life by performing an Aorta replacement and a bypass at the same time. Not a day goes by that I don't send all my blessings to this man and his amazing staff at UCLA.
— Mar 22, 2019
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Peter Bent Brigham Hsp
    1975
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • National Institute Health
    1978
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Shemin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shemin's profile.

Dr. Shemin frequently treats the following conditions: Congenital Heart Defects and Septal Defect. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Shemin, MD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Shemin, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA

  • Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital

    1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA