- Dr. G J Avery, MD
Dr. G J Avery, MD
Overview
Dr. G J Avery, MD works in San Francisco, California is a specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and graduated Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1971. Dr. Avery is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - California, California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, Sequoia Hospital and practicing for 52 years
Specialties
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
Conditions
• Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation)• Cardiomyopathy
• Cholesterol Diseases
• Cognitive Assessment
• Coronary Heart Disease, Susceptibility to, 6
• Cosmetic Facial Implant Surgery
• CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
• Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
• Independent Forensic Evaluation
• Memory Disorders
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• Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital, Infantile With Cataract - Hypogonadism
• Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
• Progressive Spinobulbar Muscular Atrophy
• Rathke's Cleft Cyst
• Spinal Spacer Procedure
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Procedures
• Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias• Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
• Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
• Decortication and Pleurectomy
• Endovascular Repair of Aorta
• Heart Defect Repair
• Heart Transplant
• Lobectomy, Open
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• Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open
• Maze Procedure
• Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
• Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
• Open Thymectomy
• Port Placements or Replacements
• Thoracentesis
• Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
• Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
• Tracheal Surgery
• Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
• Ventricular Assist Device
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Years Since Graduation
- 52
State License
- California
Education & Training
Medical School
New York, NY, United States
Graduated: 1971
Residency Hospitals
New York, NY, USA
Saint Luke's Roosevelt Hospital New York, NY, USAYear completed: 1976
Fellowship Hospital
New York, NY, USA
Year completed: 1977
Internship Hospital
New York, NY, USA
Year completed: 1972
Awards
Dr. Avery Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
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Accepting New Patients
- Yes
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Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Health Net of California
- Large Group HMO
- Large Group PPO
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Open Access
- PacifiCare HMO
- PHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- WellPoint
- Worker's Compensation WC
- Workers Compensation
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Affiliated Hospitals
California Pacific Medical Center - California
California Pacific Medical Center - California is a hospital located in San Francisco, CA. This hospital reports jointly with California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Proce...
California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific
California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific is a hospital located in San Francisco, CA. This hospital reports jointly with California Pacific Medical Center - California. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Proce...
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a hospital located in Glendale, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 14 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 14 procedures.
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a hospital located in Northridge, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 9 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 8 of 15 procedures.
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in San Francisco, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 5 of 8 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 6 of 8 procedures.
Sequoia Hospital
Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional healthcare to Bay Area residents since 1950. We offer a full range of medical, surgical and specialty programs.
(650) 367-5551
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