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Dr. Claudio Lima, MD

Dr. Claudio Lima, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Claudio Lima, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SANTA BARBARA COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE in 1993. He is affiliated with Washington Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (6 reviews)

UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute

5200 Centre Ave Ste 715 Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lima specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Lima's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lima

4.2

6 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
67%
67%
4 Star
17%
17%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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james r porter – Feb 26, 2024
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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D. K. in Washington – Oct 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carol Shannon in Du Bois, PA – May 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Claudio Lima is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr Lima earned his medical degree from Espirito Santo Federal University in Brazil and completed residencies at Buffalo General...read more

biography

Dr. Claudio Lima is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lima earned his medical degree from Espirito Santo Federal University in Brazil and completed residencies at Buffalo...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Santa Barbara College Of Oriental Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute

UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute5200 Centre Ave Ste 715 Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Washington Hospital

    155 Wilson Ave
    Washington, PA 15301
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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