Dr. Winfield J. Wells is Associate Professor of Clinical Cardiothoracic Surgery and Associate Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Training Program. He earned his medical degree from USC, and completed his General and Cardiovascular Surgical Training at Columbus Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. He came to Los Angeles in 1977 where he practiced at Childrens Hospital and the Good Samaritan Hospital as part of the teaching faculty for the Good Samaritan based residency-training program. In 1992, Dr. Wells joined fellow Keck School of Medicine doctor Vaughn Starnes to form the full-time Academic Cardiothoracic Surgical service at USC. The author of numerous peer-reviewed articles, Dr. Wells major areas of research interest include congenital heart disease, thoracic transplantation in children, and cryopreserved allograft tissues in congenital heart repair. He is also interested in complex tracheal reconstruction in infants and children. Dr. Wells spent six years as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army reserves.
Dr. Winfield John Wells, MD
- Cardiovascular Disease, Pediatric Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
- Accepting new patients
- 55 years of experience
- Usc Cardiothoracic Surgery 1520 San Pablo St Ste 4300, Los Angeles, CA 90033
- (323) 442-5849
Brief Intro
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
New York Presbyterian Hospital
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California - 1970
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Location & Hours
- Usc Cardiothoracic Surgery
- 1520 San Pablo St Ste 4300, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
- Pediatric Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Cardiovascular Disease
Procedures Performed
- Septal Defect Repair
- Heart Valve Procedures
Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- L.A. Care Health Plan
- BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
- UnitedHealthcare
- Health Net
- Kaiser Permanente
- Blue Shield of California
- CalOptima
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