
Dr. Vicken Melikian MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
2200 Ofarrell St San Francisco CA, 94115About
Dr. Vicken Melikian is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Melikian specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Melikian 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
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1985
University of California 1985
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
Dr. Vicken Melikian MD's Practice location
Practice At 2200 Ofarrell St
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- Dr. Naruhito Watanabe M.D.505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco CA 94143
- Dr. Carlos Miguel Mery M.D., M.P.H.Ucsf Department Of Surgery San Francisco CA 94143
- Mr. Simon K. Ashiku MD275 W MACARTHUR BLVD OAKLAND CA 94611
- Dr. Michael B Pliam M.D.1665 Toyon Ct San Mateo CA 94403
- Dr. Russell David Stanten M.D.3300 Webster St Oakland CA 94609
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450 STANYAN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94117