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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 (158 Ratings, 79 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. Excellent in all respects.

  2. Drs. Cigarroa and Lutz were exceptional communicators

  3. Professional

  4. Dr. Cigarroa was great

  5. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Cigaroa as my Cardiologist.

  6. Dr Cigarroa is a thoughtful, caring, and personable clinician who embodies all the qualities that exemplify what I, as a retired medical specialist, value and am thankful to have as my personal physician.

  7. Dr. Cigarroa was friendly and professional. He answered all my questions and had some thoughtful inquiries into my health

  8. Dr. Cigarroa is wonderful. He is always thorough and caring.

  9. Dr. Cigaarao is awesome. Friendly, asks questions to make sure he has a clear understanding of your concerns. At the end he checks back in to make sure answered all your questions.

  10. I was made to feel at ease and comfortable and each step of the procedure was explained to me.

  11. This physician exhibits genuine concern for his patients well being. He is very thorough and answers all of my questions to my full satisfaction.

  12. Very caring and thoughtful!! He is an amazing Doctor and friend who represents your Hospital in a positive way to the highest level!!

  13. As always, Dr Cigarroa was very thorough and caring.

  14. Extremely knowledgeable and professional. Acutely aware of significant issues of mine and responds with understanding

  15. Excellent

  16. The best

  17. Extremely through and clear explanations

  18. Fantastic!

  19. Perfect appoin

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

  21. 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.

  22. Went a smooth as it couldn't gone

  23. Dr. Ciguerroa is the best!

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

  25. Great

  26. He was ready and informed about my care.

  27. 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.

  28. It was the best surgery group I have ever had!

  29. Informative, compassionate, answered all questions.

  30. Very patient, friendly, and concerned about me needs