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Dr. Robert Adamson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Robert Adamson, MD
4.5 (4 Ratings)
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Dr. Robert Adamson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Robert Adamson, MD
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Dr. Robert Adamson, MD

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

About

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 45 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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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Hypertensive Heart with Failure
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Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Valve Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
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
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Heart Defect Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Thoracentesis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
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
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 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 Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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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