About Dr. Fardad Esmailian,
Heart Valve Surgeon

Hello! My name is Dr. Fardad Esmailian and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 1987. To date, I have performed approximately 5,000 cardiac surgeries, of which over 2,500 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Read more...

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18 Patient Reviews for
Dr. Esmailian

"Dr. Esmailian is definitely one of the best surgeons. I would pick this surgeon for any family member of mine. I’m extremely happy."

-- Royce Gould, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 04/25/2025

"Dr. Esmailian is an outstanding surgeon. He has a depth of experience and knowledge which is one of his many attributes.

The results of my surgery were excellent and the closure wound is the best I have ever seen. My decision to select Dr. Esmailian as my surgeon is one of the best decisions I have ever made."

-- Lee Greenberg, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, Root Replacement, 01/28/2025

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My Specialities &
Clinical Interests

My heart surgery specialties include:

  • Aortic valve repair and replacement
  • Mitral valve repair and replacement
  • Tricuspid valve repair and replacement

In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:

  • Surgical outcomes research
  • Expansion of donor pools for heart transplantation

Education, Training & Certificates

Dr. Fardad Esmailian, heart surgeon, graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 1987.

After medical school, Dr. Esmailian completed a General Surgery Residency at the University of Southern California San Diego in 1992 and a Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency at the University of California Los Angeles in 1994.

Dr. Esmailian is board-certified in Thoracic Surgery and has received several acknowledgments including:

* Top Doctors of Los Angeles Magazine
* Distinguised Faculty Service Award for surgical excellence and dedication to patients
* Teacher of the Year

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The office of Dr. Esmailian is located at 127 S San Vicente Blvd., Suite A3600, Los Angeles, CA 90095. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.



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Page last updated: May 8, 2025