UC Davis Cardiothoracic Surgery

Bob Kiaii, chief of cardiothoracic surgery, participated in a Facebook Live for World Heart Day with his colleague, cardiologist Sandhya Venugopal. Watch and, if you like, ask them questions about heart disease and its treatment.

Welcome to the team, Dr. Luis Godoy! You impressed our patients and their communities as a medical student and resident, and now we are proud that you will do the same as a member of our thoracic surgery faculty.

Serena Pham begins her six years of residency training as a cardiothoracic surgeon with us today. She is a graduate of UCSF School of Medicine, and has already conducted significant research on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and the health needs of the homeless. She will be a great contributor to our team, our patients, our research and our community. Welcome Dr. Pham!

We are honored to welcome Dr. Bob Kiaii as our new chief of cardiothoracic surgery.

In our thoracic surgery program we believe in equality and great quality. It doesn’t matter your economic status or where you’re from. Everyone gets the same quality of care and access to a comprehensive cancer center. But it’s only as good as its commitment to the community. #lungcancerawarenessmonth

Thoracic Surgeons Drs. David Cooke and Lisa Brown speaking yesterday during #lungcancerawarenessmonth on the importance of #lungcancerscreening especially for those who smoke. #ucdavissurgery

Lung cancer kills more men and women in the US than breast, prostate and colon cancer combined. That's why #lungcancerscreening is so important. Read Dr. David Cooke's feature in the #sacbee today.

If you didn't catch our Facebook Live this morning featuring Dr. Lisa Brown, you can watch the video now! #lungcancerawarenessmonth

Be sure to watch our Facebook live event at 9 a.m. in the importance of lung cancer screening. #lungcancerawarenessmonth #ucdavissurgery

November is #lungcancerawarenessmonth learn more about risk factors, signs, symptoms and options available for treatment.

Dr. David Cooke served as vice chair of the program committee for #ACSCC19 and reflects on the educational and social experiences of one of the world's largest medical meetings. #ucdavissurgery

Our Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is grateful for the amazing work of physician assistants like John Ancona. Read how John keeps his patients laughing and helps make them more comfortable.

#CTSurgery interviews coming your way this November and December! UC Davis Health Department of Surgery and UC Davis Cardiothoracic Surgery are excited for the opportunity to meet and interview our future teammates