Accepting new patients
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
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1 OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute Cardiology Clinic, South Waterfront
3303 S. Bond Avenue seventh floorseventh floorPortland, OR 97239
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
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Residency
- Internal medicine, (1991-92), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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Fellowship
- Cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass.
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Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, cardiovascular diseases (1995)
Insurance
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Ratings and reviews
4.9 out of 5
Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (156 Ratings, 73 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.
Excellent in all respects.
Drs. Cigarroa and Lutz were exceptional communicators
Professional
I was made to feel at ease and comfortable and each step of the procedure was explained to me.
Excellent
The best
Extremely through and clear explanations
Fantastic!
Perfect appoin
Dr. Cigarroa is extremely personable, sincere and williing to answer all my questions.
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.
Went a smooth as it couldn't gone
Kind, understanding, professional, listened, appeared very concerned about my well being.
Dr. Ciguerroa is the best!
Great
He was ready and informed about my care.
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.
It was the best surgery group I have ever had!
Informative, compassionate, answered all questions.
Very patient, friendly, and concerned about me needs
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.
Professional, knowledgeable, personable, thorough.
He did a thorough exam and clearly explained his findings.
I was very happy with this professional and informative appointment.
Extremely professional and informative when I had questions.
Experience has ALWAYS been outstanding.
Dr. Cigarroa is a great physician. He shows an interest in my life and has excellent advice about how I should handle my disease.
Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful
Dr Cigarroa is terrific - patient, clear, engaging, caring, competent, professional! I couldn't ask for better care!
He was kind, clear and detailed in his answers.