Dr. Lorenzo Gonzalez-lavin M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
3916 Palm Dr Bonita CA, 91902About
Dr. Lorenzo Gonzalez-lavin is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Bonita, CA. Dr. Gonzalez-lavin specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Gonzalez-lavin 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.
Education and Training
Rutgers 1977
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Ibn Sina National College Faculty of Medicine 1958
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
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