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Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD

(Dr. Ali Gheissari, M.D.)

(83 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

University of Michigan Medical School (1983)

Professional interests include: embolectomy, heart surgery, bicuspid aortic valve disease, and more.

300 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007

1-888-388-2838

Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, general surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Keck Medical Center of USC, PIH Health and Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Office Locations

PIH Health

1245 Wilshire Boulevard South Tower #530
Los Angeles, CA 90017

(213) 483-1055

(213) 483-1418

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Keck Medical Center of USC

300 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007

1-888-388-2838

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Some issues Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	14
bronchoscopy	13
bypass surgery	46
cardiac procedures	181
CT scan	40
doctor visit	89
endarterectomy	12
hospital care	416
inpatient care	416
minimally invasive procedures	13
neck surgery	12
open surgery	106
thoracic (chest) imaging	510
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	106
ultrasound (sonogram)	25
vascular procedures	12
X-rays	470

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were cardiac procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	38
cardiac procedures	239
CT scan	13
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	57
excision	11
hospital care	207
inpatient care	207
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	15
open surgery	87
thoracic (chest) imaging	204
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	76
ultrasound (sonogram)	41
vascular procedures	15
X-rays	191

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	48
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	71
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	36
cardiac procedures	171
CT scan	17
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	96
endarterectomy	12
excision	14
hospital care	178
inpatient care	178
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	17
neck surgery	12
open surgery	86
thoracic (chest) imaging	211
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	25
vascular procedures	29
X-rays	194

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	15
Hispanic	70
Asian	68
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	46
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	70
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	35
cardiac procedures	219
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	123
excision	18
hospital care	370
inpatient care	370
lymph node procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	36
open surgery	88
thoracic (chest) imaging	254
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	41
vascular procedures	36
X-rays	254

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	112
Asian	80
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	104
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	62
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were inpatient care, hospital care, thoracic (chest) imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	41
cardiac procedures	249
CT scan	14
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	147
excision	22
hospital care	941
inpatient care	941
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	43
open surgery	104
thoracic (chest) imaging	439
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	45
vascular procedures	43
X-rays	425

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	25
Hispanic	83
Asian	51
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	69
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	62
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	36
cardiac procedures	192
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	119
excision	11
hospital care	551
inpatient care	551
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	41
open surgery	83
thoracic (chest) imaging	300
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
vascular procedures	41
X-rays	300

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	30
Hispanic	67
Asian	64
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	71
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	66
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
bypass surgery	28
cardiac procedures	227
doctor visit	74
hospital care	343
inpatient care	343
minimally invasive procedures	55
open surgery	56
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	27
vascular procedures	43

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	29
Hispanic	80
Asian	76
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	77
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	67
Dementia	24
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	27
cardiac procedures	165
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	108
excision	13
hospital care	381
inpatient care	381
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	49
open surgery	67
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	13
vascular procedures	49

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	23
Hispanic	84
Asian	77
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	67
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	65
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	18
cardiac procedures	82
doctor visit	95
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196
minimally invasive procedures	23
open surgery	36
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	36
vascular procedures	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	20
Hispanic	56
Asian	49
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	33
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	61
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	27
cardiac procedures	128
CT scan	13
doctor visit	103
hospital care	242
inpatient care	242
minimally invasive procedures	27
open surgery	54
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	20
vascular procedures	27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	24
Hispanic	70
Asian	72
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	69
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	68
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
bypass surgery	20
cardiac procedures	114
dialysis access procedures	13
doctor visit	111
hospital care	197
inpatient care	197
minimally invasive procedures	23
open surgery	40
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	13
vascular procedures	51

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	18
Hispanic	72
Asian	61
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	32
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	72
Dementia	17
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	15
cardiac procedures	76
doctor visit	73
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
minimally invasive procedures	23
open surgery	30
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	30
vascular procedures	23

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	23
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	74
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

ablation	14
anastomosis	13
bronchoscopy	12
bypass surgery	30
cardiac procedures	170
CT scan	19
diagnostic procedures	14
dialysis access procedures	13
doctor visit	99
endarterectomy	12
excision	14
hospital care	340
inpatient care	340
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	30
neck surgery	12
open surgery	69
thoracic (chest) imaging	275
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	26
vascular procedures	32
X-rays	305

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	58
Non-Hispanic White	115
Hispanic	66
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	102
85 and over	53
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	61
Atrial Fibrillation	33
Cancer	15
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1983. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1983)

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Keck Medical Center of USC

PIH Health

Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgery

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA HMO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), GEHA, Humana Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, Interplan, Blue Shield of California, PacifiCare, Aetna, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Cigna, Coventry, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Health Net, Aetna HMO, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Take Care (GUAM), Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, Brand New Day, Watchtower, NEXT, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, USC Network, Health Plans of Nevada, Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Marian Health Services and Blue Shield Covered California.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA HMO

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

GEHA

Humana Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

MultiPlan

Interplan

Blue Shield of California

PacifiCare

Aetna

United Healthcare

Great-West Healthcare

Medicare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Cigna

Coventry

Anthem

First Health

Beech Street

Health Net

Aetna HMO

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Take Care (GUAM)

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

Brand New Day

Watchtower

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

USC Network

Health Plans of Nevada

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Marian Health Services

Blue Shield Covered California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.57 out of 5 stars based on 83 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$7,410 INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $1,995	EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system $1,276	MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve $1,040	Pericardial Heart Valves $529	CARPENTIER-EDWARDS PERIMOUNT MAGNA MITRAL EASE PERICARDIAL BIOPROSTHESIS $434	Other $2,136
AtriCure, Inc.	$4,278 ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM $902	MAX1, MAX5 $681	SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM $614	Cardiovascular $530	ATRICLIP PRO2 $224	Other $1,327
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$4,227 Structural Heart $2,486	CRM $918	Epic Stented Tissue Valve $407	Unify Assura $157	Microny ll SR plus Pacemaker $140	Other $119
Abbott Laboratories	$4,212 Vascular $1,202	Aortic and Mitral Tissue Stented $564	Epic Stented Tissue Valve $554	EPIC $395	AVEIR $220	Other $1,277
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,779 Heart Valves $682	Octopus $354	Duran Ancore $280	Revascularization - Surgical $200	CoreValve Evolut $84	Other $179
Other	$9,707 Barostim Neo System $1,119	Impella $1,095	All Sorin HV $796	VASOVIEW Hemopro 2 $761	OFIRMEV $516	Other $5,419

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$26,744
Travel and Lodging	$4,421
Education	$346
Entertainment	$101

Research Payments

Dr. Ali Gheissari, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $6,300.

Biography

Dr. Ali Gheissari's medical specialty is cardiac surgery, general surgery, and vascular surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Gheissari include double aortic arch, heart tumor, and achalasia. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Gheissari accepts Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, and Hahnemann University Hospital, Dr. Gheissari attended the University of Michigan Medical School. He has received professional recognition including the following: Southern California Super Doctors. Dr. Gheissari (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: French and Persian. His professional affiliations include Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, and Keck Medical Center of USC.