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John Degraft-Johnson, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Modesto, CA

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Thoracic Surgery Modesto, CA

Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Assistant Chief of Thoracic, Vascular and General Surgery Department

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  • Office

    1541 Florida Ave
    Ste 305
    Modesto, CA 95350
    Phone+1 209-575-5836
    Fax+1 209-577-1040

Summary

  • Dr. John Degraft-Johnson, based in San Diego, CA, is a specialized Thoracic Surgeon with several subspecialties, including Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Vascular Surgery, and Cardiovascular Surgery. He completed his education and residencies at key institutions such as the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, and Naval Medical Center, and a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Medical Education. Notable are his various published works in several medical journals, with citations for his work varying from 2 to 9 times. He was also recognized with the Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services back in 2011.

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2006 - 2008
  • New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2004
  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
    Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Residency, Surgery, 1997 - 1997
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1998 - 2010
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2008
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • UC Davis Medical Residency Programs Expand to Central Valley
    UC Davis Medical Residency Programs Expand to Central ValleyOctober 24th, 2024
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    Da Vinci Robot Transforms Heart Surgery in CaliforniaOctober 19th, 2024