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Michael Ma, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Palo Alto, CA

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Thoracic Surgery • Palo Alto, CA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Assistant Professor | Stanford University School of Medicine | Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

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  • Office

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-723-4000
    Fax+1 650-725-0707

Summary

  • Dr. Michael Ma is a thoracic surgeon in Stanford, CA and is affiliated with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and has been in practice 7 years. He specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery and cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in pediatric / congenital cardiothoracic surgery.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Congenital Cardiac Surgery, 2016 - 2018
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 2010 - 2016
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Baby Born with Half a Heart Inspires Mom to Change Her Life
    Baby Born with Half a Heart Inspires Mom to Change Her LifeMarch 20th, 2025
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    Heart Teams Move Mountains to Get Kenson Home to Hawai‘IFebruary 26th, 2025
  • Baby on Hospice Receives Second Chance with Lifesaving Heart Surgery
    Baby on Hospice Receives Second Chance with Lifesaving Heart SurgeryFebruary 20th, 2025
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