Chan Jerome Park, MD, PhD

Specializing in advanced robotic-assisted surgical procedures for the heart and lungs, Dr. CJ Park's approach to patient care is deeply rooted in Dignity Health's philosophy of humankindness. He believes in fostering complete healing—addressing mind, body, and spirit—while delivering excellent clinical outcomes.

Specialty

• Cardiac surgery: CABG, aortic valve replacement (surgical and TAVR), mitral valve repair/ replacement, MAZE for atrial fibrillation 
• Thoracic surgery: Robotic and VATS techniques for lobectomy / biopsy for cancer, mediastinoscopy, sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis, decortication, pericardial window
• Vascular: Carotid endarterectomy, peripheral bypass, AV fistula, EVAR / TEVAR

Education

• Undergraduate: Harvard College, 2001, BA Biochemistry, Cum Laude with Honors
• Medical Degree (MD) and Doctorate (PhD): University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, 2003-2011 
• Residency: General Surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Queens, 2011-2016
  
• Cardiothoracic Fellowship: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic, 2016-2019

Fellowship and Certifications

• Board Certified in General Surgery and in Cardiothoracic Surgery/
• Fellowship trained in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin 

Dignity Health Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Clinic