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Joaquin E. Cigarroa, M.D.

Accepting new patients

  • Division Head and Endowed Melvin Judkins Professor of Cardiology
  • Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cardiology

Clinical focus

  • General Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Cigarroa practices general cardiology. He also does procedures on the heart, including angiograms, percutaneous coronary intervention and treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. He also does procedures for atrial septal defects and patent foramen ovale. His other interests include coronary artery disease, heart valve disease and aortic diseases.

Education and training

  • Residency

    • Internal medicine, (1991-92), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

  • Fellowship

    • Cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass.

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine, cardiovascular diseases (1995)
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (161 Ratings, 69 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Dr.Cigarroa listened very attentively and spent a lot of time explaining things. He was very open to my questions and concerns and I never felt rushed. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!

  2. Very impressed with Dr Cigarroa and his team.

  3. Good as usual

  4. Dr Cigarroa and his team have been caring for me for several years. They are always great

  5. Dr. Cigarroa is the BEST OF THE BEST!!! He is an amazing Cardiologist and more importantly a very special human being who "CARES" and that's a rare combination!!!!

  6. Dr. Ciggaroa remains my favorite doctor. I've known him for years and appreciate him for his candor and caring. I've never had anything but a wonderful encounter with him and his team. I am honored to be his patient and under his care.

  7. It is refreshing to not have a physician make all the negative assumptions that are normal when they see my age.

  8. Lucky to have him as my cardiologist! My experience with Dr. Cigarroa's has been outstanding.

  9. Outstanding takes time very thorough

  10. Dr Cigaroa took time to meet with me, kearn my history, and explain a treatment course.

  11. Very professional and caring

  12. Open, honest, integrity, empathy

  13. All good

  14. Dr. Cigarroa is very thorough. His approach, which is patient-focused, incorporates his excellent communication skills. He listens & provides valuable advice. He clearly explains medical conditions & procedures. With his expertise, knowledge, and attention to detail he has provided exceptional medical care.

  15. This clinician saved my father's life many times, he has golden hands, he is a miracle maker. He is helping me in many ways with my heart disease.

  16. Very comfortable experience

  17. Positive

  18. Endearing

  19. Continues to be a good experience

  20. He's one of the best medical professionals I have ever met !

  21. Staff professional

  22. Dr. Cigarroa listens to me and gives me medical advice which has kept me alive for the past 17 years

  23. Glad we were able to connect and relieved with progression of testing.

  24. Provides opportunities to ask questions and discuss plan

  25. Fantastic experience, so lucky to be able to see Dr. Cigarroa, what a wonderful doctor!!

  26. I was very impressed with how nice the doctor was and how he explained what he was going to do

  27. Personal and professional

  28. Dr. Cigarroa is prepared, thoughtful, courtly, professional, open to answering any and all questions; he asks appropriate questions to ascertain factual information, is never an alarmist, but a realist. Visits are pleasurable experiences, and since the news has never been fatal, one feels good on exiting. And, he has a good sense of humor.

  29. Superior care

  30. Caring, clear, respectful.