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Paul Perry, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Pismo Beach, CA

PaulAnthonyPerryMD

Thoracic Surgery Pismo Beach, CA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgeon Central Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates

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  • Office

    911 N Oak Park Blvd
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Summary

  • I specialize in cardiac and vascular surgery including structural heart disease, coronary revascularization, aortic pathology, peripheral arterial repair, and endovascular/transcatheter interventions.
  • Novel Application of a Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device as a Bridge t

    The authors describe their experience using a percutaneous left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as a bridge to transplant in a morbidly obese pediatric patient

Education & Training

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterFellowship, Heart/Lung Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, 2015 - 2016
  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2013 - 2015
  • Spartanburg Medical Center
    Spartanburg Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2013
  • St. George's University School of Medicine
    St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 2008
  • University of California, Santa Cruz
    University of California, Santa CruzB.A., Neuroscience, 1999 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2008 - 2013
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Teaching Recognition University of California Davis, 2015
  • Outstanding Academic Achievement Spartanburg Regional Department of Surgery, 2013
  • Outstanding Teaching Recognition University of California, Davis, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Characterizing Predictors and Severity of Vasoplegia Syndrome After Heart Transplantation  
    Chan JL, Kobashigawa JA, Aintablian TL, Dimbil SJ, Perry PA, Patel JK, Kittleson MM, Czer LS, Zarrini P, Velleca A, Rush J, Arabia FA, Trento A, Esmailian F, Annals of Pediatric Surgery, 1/1/2018
  • Sapien S3 Leaflet Malfunction with Severe Intra-Valvular Aortic Insufficiency Immediately Post Deployment  
    Singh GD, Southard JA, Smith TW, Boyd WD, Wong GB, Perry PA, Low RI, JACC Cardiovascular Interventions, 1/27/2017
  • Vasoplegia After Heart Transplantation: Outcomes at One-Year  
    Chan JL, Kobashigawa JA, Aintablian TL, Li Y, Luu M, Perry PA, Patel JK, Kittleson MM, Czer LS, Zarrini P, Veleeca A. Rush J, Arabia F, Trento A, Esmailian F, Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 1/27/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Management of Ventricular Laceration with Topical Hemostatic Onlay.
    Xue AH, Kimball ZP, Zaharris AJ, Boyd WD, Perry PA, Southwestern Surgical Congress, Napa, CA, 1/1/2018
  • Prophylactic Implantation of Impella Left Ventricular Assist Device for High-Risk Cardiac Surgery.
    Evans S, Zaharris A, Perry PA, UCDH (University of California Davis Health) Surgical Resident Research Symposium, 1/1/2018
  • Vasoplegia after heart transplantation: Unraveling the enigma.
    Esmailian F, Perry PA, Luu M, Patel J, Kittleson M, Czer L, Aintablian T, Zarrini P, Velleca A, Rush J, Arabia F, Kobashigawa J, International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, Washington, DC, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Mechanical Circulatory Support 
    Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2018
  • New Frontiers in Heart Transplantation 
    Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2018
  • Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Trauma 
    Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2018
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Press Mentions

  • Marian Regional Medical Center Acquires Lung-Healing Technology That Saved Local COVID-19 Patient's Life
    Marian Regional Medical Center Acquires Lung-Healing Technology That Saved Local COVID-19 Patient's LifeMarch 10th, 2021
  • Quincy Man Gives More Than 300 Masks to Disabled, Elderly Residents
    Quincy Man Gives More Than 300 Masks to Disabled, Elderly ResidentsApril 28th, 2020

Committees

  • Medical Director of UCD Cardiothoracic ICU, Intensive Care Unit Committee, UCD 2017 - Present
  • Member, Pulmonary Embolism Response Team, UCD 2016 - Present
  • Member, ExtraCorporeal Life Support Committee, UCD
  • Member, Thoracic Surgery Directors Association In-Training Exam Committee

Professional Memberships