Mr. Simon K. Ashiku MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1425 S Main St Surgery Clinic, Medi Walnut Creek CA, 94596About
Dr. Simon Ashiku is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Ashiku specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Ashiku typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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- Massachusetts General Hospital 2002
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