Dr. Robert Stephen Firpo M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital 2401 Washington Blvd Whittier CA, 90602About
Dr. Robert Firpo is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Whittier, CA. Dr. Firpo specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Firpo typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1967
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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