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Dr. Richard Shemin, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 73
Dr. Richard Shemin, MD
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Dr. Richard Shemin, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.
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Dr. Richard Shemin, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 73
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Richard Shemin, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.

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Dr. Richard Shemin, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA and has 50 years experience. They graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1974 and completed a residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. Dr. Shemin has experience treating conditions like Partial Lung Collapse and Congenital Heart Defects among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shemin received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shemin is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Partial Lung Collapse
Congenital Heart Defects
Mitral Valve Surgery
Partial Lung Collapse
Congenital Heart Defects
Mitral Valve Surgery
Partial Lung Collapse
Congenital Heart Defects
Mitral Valve Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Pleural Effusion
Septal Defect
Maze Procedure
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Repair
Thoracentesis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Benign Heart Tumors
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ebstein's Anomaly
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Subacute Endocarditis
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    100 Medical Plz Ste 630, Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 206-8232
  2. 2 Ahmansonucla Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 630, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 825-9011
  3. 3 Office
    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 730, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 206-8232
  4. 4 Ucla Entertainment Ind Medgrp
    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 825-9011

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Patient Reviews
Mar 22, 2019
Dr Shemin saved my life by performing an Aorta replacement and a bypass at the same time. Not a day goes by that I don't send all my blessings to this man and his amazing staff at UCLA.
— Mar 22, 2019
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Peter Bent Brigham Hsp
    1975
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • National Institute Health
    1978
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Shemin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shemin's profile.

Dr. Shemin frequently treats the following conditions: Partial Lung Collapse and Congenital Heart Defects. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Shemin, MD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Shemin, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA

  • UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

    1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA