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Michael Richman, MD, FACS, FCCP

Michael Richman, MD, FACS, FCCPMichael Richman, MD, FACS, FCCP



Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

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Bio

Michael F. Richman, MD, FACS, FCCP, is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. In 2002-2003, he was listed by the Consumers'' Research Council of America in the "Guide to America''s Top Surgeons."

After completing his medical degree at Georgetown University, Richman moved to his native home of Los Angeles to complete his general surgery residency at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine. He then completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital at the University of Miami.

Credentials

Education:
  • Georgetown University
Residency:
  • University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine
Fellowship:
  • Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital at the University of Miami
Organization Affiliations:
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery
  • American College of Chest Physicians
  • American College of Surgeons
  • National Lipid Association
  • The Center for Cholesterol Management
  • The Elite Laser Vein Center
 

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