MeganLooMD

Overview of Dr. Loo

Born and raised in Huntington Beach, California, Dr. Loo earned an undergraduate degree in healthcare management and policy at Georgetown University. She attended the University of Southern California in Los Angeles for medical school.

Dr. Loo trained at Los Angeles County hospital, Keck Hospital of USC, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Huntington Memorial Hospital in an Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery residency under Dr. Vaughn Starnes. During residency, Dr. Loo went back to USC and earned a Master of Science in Public Health focusing on health policy.

Her clinical interests include coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysms and dissections, valvular heart disease, endocarditis, atrial fibrillation, myxomas, and heart failure.

“I am passionate about cura personalis, a Latin phrase meaning ‘care of the whole person.’ The idea of cura personalis means I care for more than the technical cardiovascular disease. I am passionate about working with your entire healthcare team to improve your whole well-being.”

When not in the operating room or seeing patients Dr. Loo, a second-generation surgeon, enjoys cycling, skiing and traveling abroad.