Best Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia Doctors in Woodland Hills, CA

Dr. Asvin Ganapathi is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with Cardiovascular Institute of Los Robles Health System. Serving patients throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties, Dr. Ganapathi specializes in the surgical treatment of adults with cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Ganapathi is board-certified by the American Boards of Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Ganapathi graduated from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine. He completed both his residency and fellowship in general and cardiothoracic surgery from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Stanford University. Dr. Ganapathi most recently worked at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center where he was an Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery. In addition to specializing in adult cardiac surgery, he also performed surgery for treatment of heart failure and ECMO, of which he has received specialized training. Among many accomplishments, he has authored more than 120 peer reviewed manuscripts and serves as a Deputy Statistical Editor for the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He holds active membership in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, American College of Surgeons, and International Society for Heart and Lung Transplant. When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Ganapathi enjoys spending time with his wife and children, especially doing outdoor activities including swimming, skiing, and biking.

Dr. Fontana prides himself on offering the highest quality and compassionate cardiovascular and thoracic care for the Southern California community. He is committed to the mission: above all else, the care and improvement of human life and well-being is the goal for all of his patients.

Nels Carroll, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with Cardiovascular Institute of Los Robles Health System. Serving patients throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties, Dr. Carroll specializes in the surgical treatment of adults with cardiovascular and lung diseases and conditions.Dr. Carroll graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went on to complete his residency in integrated thoracic surgery at UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. Among several awards earned during his residency was first place in the Aust Society Annual Clinical Research resident competition. Prior to entering the field of medicine, Dr. Carroll earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and, upon graduating, joined Teach for America where he taught elementary school in Houston, Texas. Dr. Carroll most recently worked at Swedish Healthcare where he helped develop the robotic thoracic surgery program. He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and is an active member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the J. Bradley Aust Surgical Society. He has numerous publications and abstracts in medical journals related to the fields of cardiovascular and thoracic care. When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Carroll enjoys hiking, running, traveling, and spending time with his family.