alexander mărmureanu

Dr. Alexander Mărmureanu is a prominent board certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, with special expertise in the field of minimally invasive surgery where he pioneered and developed several techniques and procedures.

In his 30 years of practice, he has been able to successfully treat some of the most complex and challenging heart and lung conditions with high rates of success.

Dr. Mărmureanu completed his General Surgery Residency and a Research Fellowship at New York University Medical Center (NYU) in New York City. He then continued his surgical training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, where he was actively involved in the field of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery research. He completed his Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2002. He continued to practice as UCLA Faculty, before joining Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and also becoming Director of several Cardiothoracic Surgery Programs in Los Angeles.

Dr. Mărmureanu is nationally and internationally recognized in the field of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery and has authored numerous research papers and clinical publications. Active in both local and international charitable causes, Alexander donates his time by traveling around the world to train local surgeons and perform pro-bono procedures. He has appeared as a guest speaker on numerous TV and radio shows, where he discussed the benefits of cutting-edge surgical techniques as well as the advantages of minimally invasive surgery for thoracic and cardiovascular patients. Dr. Mărmureanu maintains a busy and active cardiothoracic surgery practice in several hospitals, where he performs over 400 surgical cases per year with outstanding results.  He is a member of well-recognized organizations, boards and committees, as well as invited speaker/visiting professor both nationally and internationally.

Alexander R. Mărmureanu, MD
President Elect, Chief of Staff – Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Board Certified in Thoracic, Cardiovascular & General Surgery
President & CEO – California Heart & Lung Surgery Center
2024 Top Doctors, LA Magazine & Angeleno Magazine
Assistant Professor of Surgery – School of Medicine at California University of Science & Medicine
Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery – Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery – Southern California Hospital at Culver City