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Dr. Robert Adamson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 71
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Dr. Robert Adamson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Robert Adamson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 71
San Diego, CA
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44 years of experience
Dr. Robert Adamson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

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Dr. Adamson graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at University Utah Medical Center.Dr. Robert Adamson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Adamson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Adamson received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Adamson's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Adamson also speaks Arabic. Dr. Adamson is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
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Pleural Effusion
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Mitral Valve Surgery
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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
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 Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Sharp Cardiovascular and Thoracic Center
    8010 Frost St Ste 408, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 939-7471
  2. 2 Office
    8010 Frost St Ste 501, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 292-9902
  3. 3 Sharp Memorial Hospital
    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 939-3400
  4. 4 Office
    7910 Frost St Ste 330, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 300-4747

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Mar 29, 2022
I'm still here 5 years later and it went down to my kidneys and liver.
J D Little — Mar 29, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Utah Medical Center
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Calif
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Adamson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Adamson's profile.

Dr. Robert Adamson, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Adamson, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA