Education
Medical school
Top Ranked School
Dr. Grifka attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine and graduated in
1977 (45 years ago). University of California, Geffen School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school, and is ranked #19 in Best Medical Schools by U.S. News.
About Me
Dr. Grifka is a solo practitioner.
- Cardiac Surgery
- 45+ years
- Male
- 1326189580
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Grifka is affiliated with the following hospitals.
Providence Saint John'S Health Center
As a cardiac surgery, Dr. Grifka may see patients with the following conditions. Please check with Dr. Grifka what conditions he treats. Dr. Grifka may treat additional conditions not listed.
- Achalasia
- Aorta transaction
- Aortic dissection
- Aortic stenosis
- Atrial fibrillation
- Collapsed lung
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart disease
- Left ventricular aneurysm
Specialties
Dr. Grifka is a cardiac surgeon.
Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery, or cardiovascular surgery, is surgery on the heart or great vessels performed by cardiac surgeons. It is often used to treat complications of ischemic heart disease (for example, with coronary artery bypass grafting); to correct congenital heart disease; or to treat valvular heart disease from various causes, including endocarditis, rheumatic heart disease, and atherosclerosis. It also includes heart transplantation.