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John Nigro, MD, Thoracic Surgery, San Diego, CA

JohnJNigroMD

Thoracic Surgery San Diego, CA

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Chief of cardiac surgery, Director of cardiac transplantation and the mechanical assist program and Director of Rady Children's Heart Institute

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  • Office

    3020 Childrens Way
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Phone+1 858-966-8030

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, 1999 - 2002
  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Surgery, 1993 - 1999
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2007 - 2009
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed