
Christopher Bernard Komanapalli MD
Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery
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5301 E Grant RdTucson, AZ 85712
Phone+1 520-838-3540
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Summary
- Dr. Christopher Komanapalli is a thoracic surgeon in Tucson, AZ and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Tucson Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center, St Mary's Medical Center, and Banner University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has been in practice 13 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery, adult general thoracic surgery, and cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in adult cardiac surgery and valvular surgery.
Education & Training
- University of MinnesotaFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2009 - 2012
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Surgery, 2001 - 2009
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
- OR State Medical License 2006 - Present
- CO State Medical License 2022 - 2027
- AZ State Medical License 2019 - 2026
- IA State Medical License 2012 - 2026
- IL State Medical License 2020 - 2026
- FL State Medical License 2019 - 2025
- NV State Medical License 2021 - 2025
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsST segment elevation caused by ostial right coronary artery obstruction in infective endocarditis: a case report.Alexander Bolton, Georges Hajj, Laila Payvandi, Christopher Komanapalli
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders. 2020-09-11 - 3 citationsPatient-specific insulin-resistance-guided infusion improves glycemic control in cardiac surgery.Kirk A. Caddell, Christopher B. Komanapalli, Matthew S. Slater, Daniel S. Hagg, Frederick A. Tibayan
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2010-12-01 - 5 citationsExtended Transcervical Video-Assisted ThymectomyChristopher B. Komanapalli, James I. Cohen, Mithran S. Sukumar
Thoracic Surgery Clinics. 2010-05-01
Press Mentions
- Three Tiny Babies, One Incredible DayJuly 5th, 2015
- Cardiologist Talks About Heart HealthMarch 12th, 2015
- Iowa State's Jamie Pollard, Fred Hoiberg Now Bonded by Heart IssuesMarch 11th, 2015
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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