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Richard Shemin, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA

RichardJSheminMD

Thoracic Surgery Los Angeles, CA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery

Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UCLA

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  • Office

    100 UCLA Medical Plz
    Ste 630
    Los Angeles, CA 90024
    Phone+1 310-825-9011
    Fax+1 310-825-9012

Summary

  • I practice full time at UCLA (US News #1 Hospital in California and #6 in the nation).

    I am the Robert and Kelly Day Professor and Chairman of Cardiothoracic Surgery. I perform minimally invasive and robotic valve repair and replacement. In addition, I perform all aspects of adult cardiac surgery (CABG, aneurysm, MAZE procedure, cardiac remodeling and transplant, septal myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, etc.)

    I have an extensive experience in TAVR, surgery for aortic aneurysm and dissection, mitro clip, cardiac transplantation and cardiac mechanical support.

    UCLA cardiac surgery is among the premier internationally recognized heart surgery programs.

    The new Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center has all private rooms and 30 dedicated cardiac surgery ICU beds.

    UCLA is one of the largest heart and lung transplant programs in the US.
  • Cardiac Surgery

    The Division of Cardiac Surgery provides consultative and therapeutic services for the surgical treatment of cardiac, pulmonary and esophageal diseases.

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 1980 - 1982
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1978 - 1980
  • Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health
    Clinical Center at the National Institutes of HealthFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1976 - 1978
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1974 - 1976
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2004 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1980 - 2015
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1979 - 2009
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1977 - 2007
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors 15th Anniversary Castle Connolly, 2019
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
  • Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Heart Transplant Patients from Socioeconomically Deprived Areas Face Higher Risk for Postoperative Complications, Earlier Death Than Others
    Heart Transplant Patients from Socioeconomically Deprived Areas Face Higher Risk for Postoperative Complications, Earlier Death Than OthersSeptember 30th, 2024
  • Low-Risk TAVR Highly Anticipated for 2019
    Low-Risk TAVR Highly Anticipated for 2019December 29th, 2018
  • Expert Consensus Systems of Care Document
    Expert Consensus Systems of Care DocumentJune 19th, 2018
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Committees

  • Chair, American College of Surgeon (ACS) Innovation and New Technology Subcomittee 2019 - Present
  • President Elect, Executive Board of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of The American Heart Association 2019 - Present
  • Committee Members, STS Cardiac Robotic Taskforce 2018 - Present
  • Board Member, STS Council on Quality, Research and Patient Safety Operating Board 2016 - Present
  • Committe Member, STS Workforce on E-Learning and Educational Innovation 2016 - Present
  • Panel Member, The Leapfrog Group Inpatient Surgery Expert Panel 2016 - Present
  • Specialty Society Board of Governor, American College of Surgeons (ACS) Board of Governor representing the STS 2016 - Present
  • Chair, Western Thoracic Surgical Association (WTSA) Program Writing Committee 2018 - 2019
  • Director and Chairman, American Board of Thoracic Surgery 2005 - 2015

Professional Memberships