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Erick Montero, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Laguna Hills, CA, Kootenai Health

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Thoracic Surgery Laguna Hills, CA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Medical Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

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Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2007 - 2010
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Surgery, 2002 - 2007
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013

Hospital Affiliations