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Joaquin E. Cigarroa, M.D.

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  • 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 (117 Ratings, 63 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 NRC patient surveys.

  1. Perfect appoin

  2. Dr. Cigarroa is extremely personable, sincere and williing to answer all my questions.

  3. Dr. Cigarroa is very kind and patient. He takes time to listen and never makes me feel rushed. He seems to genuinely care about his patients.

  4. Dr. Ciguerroa is the best!

  5. Kind, understanding, professional, listened, appeared very concerned about my well being.

  6. He was ready and informed about my care.

  7. I trust Dr. Cigarroa with all the questions and concerns I have about my heart and vascular health. He is gentle, sincere, professional and the best physician I have ever had the privilege to work with.

  8. Dr Cigarroa is the kindest Dr I have ever had. He shows how much he really cares about me and how I'm doing and feeling. His nurse Cody is also the nicest and considerate nurse ever. Dr cigarroa saved my life and I will never forget the care I got from him that day. I feel so fortunate to have him following my care. His compassion is amazing.

  9. Professional, knowledgeable, personable, thorough.

  10. He did a thorough exam and clearly explained his findings.

  11. I was very happy with this professional and informative appointment.

  12. Experience has ALWAYS been outstanding.

  13. Dr. Cigarroa is a great physician. He shows an interest in my life and has excellent advice about how I should handle my disease.

  14. Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful

  15. Dr Cigarroa is terrific - patient, clear, engaging, caring, competent, professional! I couldn't ask for better care!

  16. He was kind, clear and detailed in his answers.

  17. Dr. Ciggaroa is always kind, caring, efficient, and an excellent heart physician.

  18. He is very knowledgeable and professional, he treated my parents for years saving their lives not once. He is very respectable and friendly.

  19. Dr.Cigarroa is the best dr I've ever seen. He is caring and thorough. He always answers my questions and asks questions of me. I first saw him about 9 years ago having a difficult to manage a-fib and feeling horrible. He told me the journey would take some time, but he said he would get me feeling better. It did take awhile, but with his persistence I'm feeling wonderful today.

  20. He listened, & acknowledged the clinical significance of the dyspnea on little exertion, & proposed a logical diagnostic tests.

  21. Great! I feel very lucky to have him as a cardiologist. Very informative about conditions and their treatments, always listens to my input and has a great sense of humor. I think OHSU is also very lucky to have him in their staff!

  22. Outstanding and knowledgeable professional with A+ "bedside" manners

  23. The best ever!

  24. Met with cardiologist who was well prepared with knowledge of my health records. Gave me excellent counseling.

  25. He is awesome.

  26. Dr Cigarroa is a total role model for what a clinician should be. Thorough, never in a rush, very professional and extremely competent!

  27. Dr Cigaroa is special. He is top notch

  28. Dr Cigarroa is wonderful!!

  29. Dr. Cigarroa is the best physician I've ever had. He is an excellent communicator, answers questions directly and clearly without jargon, and is very knowledgeable, practical, and prepared.

  30. A long-time excellent experience. . .