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Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD

Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD

Congenital Cardiac Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD is a congenital cardiac surgery specialist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Starnes has extensive experience in Cardiac Surgical Procedures and Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 5 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1520 San Pablo St Ste 4300 Los Angeles, CA 90033
Telehealth available

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Dr. Starnes' Reviews

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16 ratings, 6 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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john m maddalo – Jan 24, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Doug Janney – Jun 28, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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J. Wood in Chino Hills, CA – Mar 29, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Lonnie from Morro Bay in morro bay ca – Mar 09, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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sharon levy in Oceanside – Feb 27, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Melissa Filet in Kailua Kona, HI – May 06, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD is a congenital cardiac surgery specialist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Starnes has extensive experience in Cardiac Surgical Procedures and Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection....read more
  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Stanford University|vanderbilt University

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • University Of North Carolina Hospitals

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986
  • Vanderbilt University

    Internship Hospital, 1978
  • University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Los Angeles County USC Medical Center1520 San Pablo St Ste 4300 Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Practice

Keck Hospital of USC1500 San Pablo St Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles4650 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027
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