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Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO

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(Joanna Chikwe, MD)

(180 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Cardiac Surgery

Oxford University Medical School

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, heart valve disease, and more.

127 S San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, Suite A3600
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 423-2726

Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO is a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in general surgery and cardiac surgery. She graduated from Oxford University Medical School. Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

127 S San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, Suite A3600
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Some issues Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“There's no great surgical option for MAC," commented TCT session discussant Joanna Chikwe, MD, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.”—"Early Experience Keeps Tendyne TMVR on Track for MR and Severe MAC", MedPage Today, October 2023

“Until there are such benefits, or more than the moderate quality-of-life advantages shown in the trial, uptake might be low, suggested Joanna Chikwe, MD, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los...”—"TEER Improves Quality of Life With Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation", MedPage Today, March 2023

“Operating on 20 patients to save one from severe tricuspid regurgitation at the cost of two needing a permanent pacemaker, "for me, that tradeoff is worth it," said AHA press conference discussant...”—"Tricuspid Repair Boosts Mitral Valve Surgery Outcomes", MedPage Today, November 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

open Maze procedure

In 2023, Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO performed more open Maze procedure procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

heart surgery

open-heart mitral valvuloplasty

In 2023, Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO performed more heart surgery, and open-heart mitral valvuloplasty procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	20
cardiac procedures	134
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
open surgery	40
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	22
doctor visit	17
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
open surgery	22
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	23
cardiac procedures	70
open surgery	46
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	46

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	22
cardiac procedures	70
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
open surgery	44
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	41
cardiac procedures	104
doctor visit	11
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
open surgery	82
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	82

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	57
cardiac procedures	158
open surgery	114
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	114

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	49
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	22
cardiac procedures	44
open surgery	44
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	44

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	56

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	13
cardiac procedures	62
doctor visit	20
open surgery	26
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
bypass surgery	20
cardiac procedures	91
open surgery	51
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	51

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	55
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

ablation	11
bypass surgery	25
cardiac procedures	81
doctor visit	23
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
open surgery	52
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	32
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	10
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	32

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	34
Cancer	3
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO graduated from Oxford University Medical School. She completed residency at Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, London. She has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Oxford University Medical School

Residency: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, London

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Humana

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 180 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

As I mentioned in the last question, I have had nothing but the best care from Dr. Chikwe and all of her staff. In this visit, I met with PA Vivian Burkhart. Vivian is so patient with all my questions, she's very caring, thorough, and detailed. I couldn't be more appreciative of the service that Vivian provides.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I am very confident of Dr Chikwes knowledge and skill and have no hesitation in having her treat my heart condition- she was kind, caring, listened to me, explained information in terms I could understand well- I felt I was and am in the best hands

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Chikwe showed genuine concern for my needs and care. Just as important, she listened to everything I had to say and fully understood my desire to be able to return to my active lifestyle. She was very reassuring, and I deeply appreciate it.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

It just doesn't get any better than the experience I have had with Dr. Chikwe, her entire staff, and the entire nursing and P/A staff for my cardiac surgery at Cedars Sinai Hospital.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Chikwe is an amazing Dr/Surgeon! I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of heart surgery- I really appreciate her care

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very professional and courteous from the surgeon to the attending nurse.They make me more comfortable and at ease.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Zero issues nothing but exceptional treatment and professionalism across the board.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I tell everyone I know that I would not go anywhere else

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Great experience with both Dr chikwe and Vivian.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The surgeon was very good!!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$36,245 EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system $1,345	Carpentier-Edwards Physio II Annuloplasty Ring $995	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $572	Pericardial Heart Valves $558	Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Mitral Ease Pericardial Valve $552	Other $32,224
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$9,875 Avalus $7,000	Mosaic $1,434	Heart Valves $1,335	Simulus $105
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,384 Avalus $130	Concerto $55	$2,199
ABIOMED	$294 Impella $294
The Spectranetics Corporation	$99 ANGIOSCULPT $99
Other	$220 Cook Medical Thoracic $54	Da Vinci Surgical System $50	Cardiovascular Products $47	RELAY PLUS $39	VASOVIEW Hemopro 2 $30

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$21,605
Honoraria	$10,174
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,250
Consulting Fee	$4,725
Grant	$2,199
Other	$2,164

Biography

Dr. Joanna Chikwe's areas of specialization are cardiac surgery and general surgery. Dr. Chikwe has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Clinical interests for Dr. Chikwe include aortic disease, heart valve disease, and heart surgery. She appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. She studied medicine at Oxford University Medical School. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Chikwe has received include Solomon Silver Award in Clinical Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education Award; and Southern California Super Doctors. She is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Los Angeles, CA.