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Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD

Congenital Cardiac Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD
5.0 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD is a Congenital Cardiac Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD
5.0 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD

Congenital Cardiac Surgery* Age 72
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD is a Congenital Cardiac Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.

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Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD is a Congenital Cardiac Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA and has 47 years experience. They graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1977 and completed a residency at Stanford University.They currently practice at USC Cardiothoracic Surgeons and are affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC. At present, Dr. Starnes received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Starnes is board certified in Congenital Cardiac Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Pleural Effusion
Mitral 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
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
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 Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Repair
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
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
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Ebstein's Anomaly
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Transposition of Great Arteries
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Truncus Arteriosus
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Aneurysm Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Shunting Procedures
Impella Device
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 Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Priority Select HMO
    Select Plus HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Los Angeles County Usc Medical Center
    1520 San Pablo St Ste 4300, Los Angeles, CA 90033

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Jan 24, 2023
I actually had my repair done in 2008 ! And I am still doing great. Dr. Starnes repaired a double arotic aneurism at USC. I have had a heart problem since birth, however Dr. Starnes being a congenital heart expert made my repairs. I had 2-3 surgeries before USC at Boston Children's hospial when I was a child. In 2008 as an adult I trusted Dr. Starnes and USC to fix my aorta. Although my visit was a few years ago I never had a chance for this review. Please accept this as my many thanks to the good doctor and his team. John Maddalo
john m maddalo — Jan 24, 2023
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Specialties*
Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Internship

Internship
  • Vanderbilt University
    1978
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stanford University
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    1986
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Starnes' profile.

Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC.

Yes, Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD holds board certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Keck Hospital of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA