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Dr. Tom Mahendra, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 81
Dr. Tom Mahendra, MD
2.9 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Tom Mahendra, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Lancaster, CA.
Dr. Tom Mahendra, MD
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Dr. Tom Mahendra, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 81
Lancaster, CA
Accepting new patients
56 years of experience
Dr. Tom Mahendra, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Lancaster, CA.
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Dr. Tom Mahendra, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Lancaster, CA and has 56 years experience. They graduated from University Sri Lanka-Colombo Fac Med in 1968 and completed a residency at Einstein Affil Hosps.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center and Antelope Valley Hospital. At present, Dr. Mahendra received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Mahendra also speaks Singhalese, Spanish and Tamil. Dr. Mahendra is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Lancaster Office
    1331 W Avenue J Ste 203, Lancaster, CA 93534

Experience and Background Check

Gallbladder Removal
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Incisional Hernia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Biventricular Heart Failure
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Brain Injury
Carotid Artery Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Embolism
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Small Intestine Cancer
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colostomy
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemodialysis Vascular Access Creation
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Varicose Vein Removal
Varicose Vein Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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Aug 30, 2018
DR. Naren, is the most caring and loving Dr who takes time with you to explain all your medical concerns,and he will take great care of you I have, been going to him for over 5 years and I wouldn't want anyone else,so if your looking to change your Dr.then hes the one you need to get,hes truly a fantastic Dr. and his staff is just as nice
Peggy Nichols in CLEVELAND, NC — Aug 30, 2018
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Tom Mahendra, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Lancaster, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Sri Lanka-Colombo Fac Med in 1968. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Singhalese
Spanish
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University Sri Lanka-Colombo Fac Med
    1968
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
  • St Lukes Cornwall Hospital - Newburgh Campus
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Einstein Affil Hosps
    1977
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bronx Muni Hospital|Texas Heart Institute - Houston
    1977
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tom Mahendra, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mahendra's profile.

Dr. Tom Mahendra, MD is affiliated with Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center and Antelope Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Tom Mahendra, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Mahendra has over 56 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center

    38600 Medical Center Dr, Palmdale, CA

  • Antelope Valley Hospital

    1600 W Avenue J, Lancaster, CA

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