Dr. James Zalez, MD
Dr. James Zalez, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Downey, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. He is accepting new patients.
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9449 Imperial Hwy Downey, CA 90242Make an Appointment
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Dr. James Zalez, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Downey, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. He is accepting new patients.Cardiothoracic Surgery
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University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1988
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- Recipient of 16
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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