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Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD
Congenital Cardiac Surgery* Age 75
Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD is a Congenital Cardiac Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD

Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD

Congenital Cardiac Surgery* Age 75
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD is a Congenital Cardiac Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.
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About Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD

Dr. Starnes graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1977 and completed a residency at Stanford University|Vanderbilt University. Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD is a Congenital Cardiac Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA and has 49 years experience. Dr. Starnes currently practices at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center and is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC. Dr. Starnes has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Septal Defect among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Starnes's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Starnes is board certified in Congenital Cardiac Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pleural Effusion
Mitral Valve Surgery
Aortic Arch Repair
Pleural Effusion
Mitral Valve Surgery
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Septal Defect
Congenital Heart Defects
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Atrial Septal Defect
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Thoracentesis
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Heart Defect Repair
Mitral Valve Disease
Ventricular Septal Defect
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Aortic Valve Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Stenosis
Heart Valve Disorders
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Disease
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pericardial Disease
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Carotid Artery Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Systolic Heart Failure
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Aortic Ectasia
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Tracheal Surgery
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Tetralogy of Fallot
Coarctation of the Aorta
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Chest Wall Deformity
Chylothorax
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Ebstein's Anomaly
Empyema
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Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Thymomas
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Transposition of Great Arteries
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Truncus Arteriosus
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Shunting Procedures
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Select Plus HMO
    Priority Select HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO

Where Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Los Angeles County USC Medical Center
    1520 San Pablo St Ste 4300, Los Angeles, CA 90033
  2. 2 Keck Hospital of USC
    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
  3. 3 Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Meet Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD

Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Starnes's Practice

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

Dr. Starnes frequently treats the following conditions: Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Septal Defect. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC.

Yes, Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD holds board certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery and 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
  • Vanderbilt University
    1978
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Stanford University|Vanderbilt University
    1986
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    1986
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD Practices

  • Keck Hospital of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA

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