Dr. Joseph Bavaria, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*•Male•Age 68

Cardiothoracic Surgery*

Dr. Joseph Bavaria, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1983. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Dr. Joseph Bavaria, MD

Practice

1101 Chestnut St # 9 Philadelphia, PA 19107
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(215) 503-1918
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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bavaria specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Bavaria's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bavaria

4.9
31 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Best heart surgeon in the world !
Outstanding personality; Excellent heart surgeon; genius; just an unbelieveable individual !
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jim DeFrancesco – Nov 24, 2024
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He is a God-Send
Dr. Bavaria saved my life as I suffered an acute aortic dissection.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ted Lin – Jun 01, 2022
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Dr. Bavaria saved my life by repairing my ascending aortic root and mitral valve. He is a rock star. Bill in Ambler, Pa.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2021
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All excellent. The most skillful, experienced and professional surgeon anywhere I could have used to replace my calcified bicuspid aortic valve and repair my ascending aortic root. He definitely is the best in the business. John Carty, Esq., Villanova, PA
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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John Carty – Feb 25, 2020
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In 2011 I began to feel palpitations in my chest. I went to Paoli Hospital to have a checked out. They catheterized me and immediately sent me to Penn where Dr. Bavaria performed a reconstruction of my aortic arch, did three bypasses and gave me one new aortic valve. Even drew me a picture of what he did and signed his picture. Dr. Bavaria is the greatest and I would recommend him to anybody in the Philadelphia region or Delaware Valley region or anywhere. Dr. Bavaria gave me the last eight years of my life and I look forward to living many more. Thank you so much Dr. Bavaria.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Jim in King of Prussia , PA – Jun 20, 2019
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Had open heart surgery in November 2016– He is an amazing surgeon. My husband and I loved EVERYTHING about him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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May 13, 2019
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Dr B is a rock star surgeon who replaced my bicuspid aortic valve in 2016, and basically gave me a new lease on life. Tough to put up with the 6 hour waits for the pre and post consults but worth it. He is the best in the business
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Pete in Chesterbrook – Aug 22, 2018
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Dr. Bavaria saved my life 2 years ago in an emergency surgery (Transverse Aortic Arch Dissection Repair). I was not aware that I had an Aortic Aneurysm until it was almost too late. I return to see Dr. Bavaria for a follow-up yearly. This past appointment he told me that my Dissection was "cured". uncommon in that type surgery. Truly miraculous!! I thank God every day for putting Dr. Bavaria in my path on that particular day and time. He is awesome!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
14 others found this helpful
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Judy Headley in Stuart, FL – Sep 01, 2017
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Dr. Bavaria saved my life!!! I had a double dissected thoracic aortic arch aneurysm that was hemorrhaging. I was airlifted to Penn, Dr. Bavaria came back to the hospital and did an amazing repair. I was able to go home in 5 days, was back to most activities in 2 months and completely recovered and back to all of my normal activities in 5 months. He is amazing and also very humble!! We can't begin to thank him for all that he has done for us.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
53 others found this helpful
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Carol Gillis in Newtown, PA – Jan 16, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Bavaria, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1983. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital

  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Internship Hospital

  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Jefferson Cardiac Surgery - Honickman Center1101 Chestnut St # 9 Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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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

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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