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Dr. Peter Birnbaum, MD

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Dr. Peter Birnbaum, MD
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Dr. Peter Birnbaum, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Fresno, CA.
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Dr. Peter Birnbaum, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
Fresno, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Peter Birnbaum, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Fresno, CA.

About

Dr. Peter Birnbaum, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Fresno, CA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from University Of Ottawa Faculty Of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Queens University, General Surgery, Chief Resident, Kingston, Canada|University of Toronto, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Canada.They currently practice at Saint Agnes Care Cardiothoracic Surgery and are affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center. At present, Dr. Birnbaum received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Birnbaum also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Birnbaum is board certified in Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Pleural Effusion
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Systolic Heart Failure
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Advantage-CA HMO
    Advantage-CA PPO
    Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
    Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze 60 D (Pathway - HMO/ Individual)-CA HMO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    EPO-CA
    Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold 80 D (Pathway - HMO/ Individual)-CA HMO
    Gold Advantage-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
    MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
    Minimum Coverage-CA HMO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Pathway X - Network-CA HMO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    PERS Select-CA HMO
    PERS Traditional-CA HMO
    Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Platinum 90 D (Pathway - HMO/ Individual)-CA HMO
    Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Select Plus-CA HMO
    Select-CA HMO
    Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver Advantage-CA PPO
    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Tenet Network-CA PPO
    Traditional
    Traditional PPO
    UC Care-CA PPO
    UC CORE-CA PPO
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
    UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
    CaliforniaCare HMO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Saint Agnes Care Cardiothoracic Surgery
    1510 E Herndon Ave Ste 210, Fresno, CA 93720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 450-7455
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Oct 27, 2019
Saved my life! Traumatic car accident that damaged my thoracic area. Lungs, Diaphragm, Heart, Aorta, Ribs. 3 years after repaired my mitral valve. Amazing doctor that I will forever be thankful for.
— Oct 27, 2019
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Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Ottawa Faculty Of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic 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
  • Toronto Gen Hospital
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Queens University, General Surgery, Chief Resident, Kingston, Canada|University of Toronto, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Canada
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Broussais Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery, Paris, France|St. Michael's Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery, Toronto, Canada
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Peter Birnbaum, MD is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Peter Birnbaum, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Agnes Medical Center

    1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA