Dr. Shamsuddin Khwaja, MD
Dr. Shamsuddin Khwaja, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Fresno, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Khwaja has extensive experience in Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection and Cardiac Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Boston University in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Community Regional Medical Center and Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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15 E Audubon Dr Fresno, CA 93720Make an Appointment
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Khwaja specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery. • See board certifications
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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About Me
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Dr. Khwaja has been physician in Central Valley of California since 2005, he is he busiest heart and lung surgeon having performed more than 5,000 operations.Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Thoracic Oncology
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University Of Southern California Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatric Heart Surgery And Heart/lung Transplant Fellowship, 2004-2005
Fellowship HospitalBaylor College Of Medicine General Surgery Residency Program, 1996-2001|university Of Texas, Southwestern Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program, 2001-2004
Residency HospitalBoston University
Medical School, 1996
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Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Sep 2009
Surgery for the Chondrosarcoma of the descending thoracic aorta, 2000
A Hearty Welcome, Cardiac Surgery, July 2008
The Ross Procedure is an Ideal Aortic Valve Replacement Operation for the Teen Patient, 2005
Hyperhydrosis, May 2007
Surgical Treatment of Thoracic Empyema in HIV Infected Patients – Severity and Treatment Modality is Associated with CD4 Count Status, 2005
Marfan’s Syndrome: Surgical Treatment of Aortic Root., July 2007
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the posterior mediastinum, 2002
Dr. Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery Baylor College of Medicine Outstanding Teaching Resident Award, 2001
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1996
Community Hospital Physician Champion Nominee, 2009
American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award, 1999
Fresno Magazine, The Best Doctors, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2008
Montebello Unified School District Board of Education Certificate of Recognition Outstanding Role Model, 2005
Certificate of United States Congressional Recognition, Montebello’s First Cardiac Surgeon, by United States Congresswoman Honorable Grace F. Napolita, 2004
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety 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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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home68%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
73%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean6% higher than the national average
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