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Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery*
Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD
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Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD
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Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Chikwe graduated from University Of Oxford, Medical School Office in 1997 and completed a residency at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals. Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Chikwe currently practices at Smidt Heart Institute and is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Chikwe has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion, Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), Atrial Septal Defect and Pulmonary Insufficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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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Mitral Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Pleural Effusion
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Atrial Septal Defect
Heart Defect Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Heart Valve Disorders
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Aortic Valve Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Aortic Repair
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Aortic Valve Disease
Pericardial Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Arch Repair
Septal Defect
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Systolic Heart Failure
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Congenital Heart Defects
Aortic Aneurysm
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Aortic Stenosis
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Arrhythmias
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
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 Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
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 Graft

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Medicaid
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Open Access
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • MVP Health Care PPO
    MVP Health Care
  • Freedom Plan
    Oxford Health Plans
  • Cigna
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Oxford Liberty
    United Healthcare
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • GHI PPO
    GHI HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Smidt Heart Institute
    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Patient Reviews
Sep 21, 2023
I was diagnosed with ascending aortic aneurysm and bicuspid aortic aneurysm which would require open heart surgery. My cardiologist recommended I consult with the surgery department and that I make an appointment to see Dr. Chikwe. During our initial consultation with her and her Nurse Practitioner, Vivian Burkhart. Dr. Chikwe took her time and explained to me and my partner what would happen during the procedure and after. We never felt rushed during our visit and she answered all our questions and never once felt dismissed. She recommended I not wait more than six months and she performed my surgery on May 18, 2023. I am now 4 months post-surgery and feeling great. I had an uneventful surgery with no complications. I was in the hospital for 4 days and discharged on day 5 and only needed Extra Strength Asprin for the first few weeks for pain/discomfort. Dr. Chikwe is an outstanding surgeon and an incredibly nice person. She has a calm, confident and soothing manner.
— Sep 21, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Italian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Chikwe frequently treats the following conditions: Pleural Effusion, Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), Atrial Septal Defect and Pulmonary Insufficiency. See more on Sharecare.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • University Of Oxford, Medical School Office
    1997
Medical Education
Internship
  • Oxford University John Radcliffe Hospitals
    1998
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals
    2006
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
    2008
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY

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