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Richard Gates, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Orange, CA

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Thoracic Surgery • Orange, CA

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Surgeon in Chief, CHOC

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  • Office

    505 S Main Street
    Suite 600
    Orange, CA 92868
    Phone+1 714-509-4641

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1991 - 1994
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Surgery, 1986 - 1991
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1991 - 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

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • CHOC-UCLA Health Team Mobilizes To Save 13-Year-Old Football Player With Undetected Congenital Heart Problem
    CHOC-UCLA Health Team Mobilizes To Save 13-Year-Old Football Player With Undetected Congenital Heart ProblemAugust 3rd, 2023

Professional Memberships

Dr. Richard Gates, Dr. Richard Gates, MD, Dr. R Gates, Dr. Richard N Gates