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Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD

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(Dominic Emerson, MD)

(96 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice and Cardiac Surgery

University of Washington School of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, lung transplant, heart surgery, and more.

10 Congress Street Suite 320
Pasadena, CA 91105

(626) 995-4447

Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD is a general practitioner in Pasadena, CA specializing in general practice and cardiac surgery. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai and CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

10 Congress Street Suite 320
Pasadena, CA 91105

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127 S San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, Suite A3600
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Some issues Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Transplant

Patients who have very severe lung disease may need a lung transplant. The diseased lung is entirely removed and replaced with a healthy lung, usually donated by a person who died. Either one or both lungs can be transplanted.

Contrary to popular belief, lung transplant is rarely used to treat lung cancer. It is a more common treatment for patients with other advanced lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lung transplant is a serious operation and is generally used as a last resort for patients who have only a short time to live without surgery.

During a transplant, an incision is made on the side of the chest (for a single lung) or in the middle (for both lungs). Patients may be hooked up to a heart-lung bypass machine, which will do the work of moving blood and oxygen through the body during the procedure. After the diseased lung is cut away from the main airway and blood vessels, the donor lung is stitched into place. Surgery may take as long as twelve hours, and a hospital stay of two to three weeks after surgery is not uncommon. For the first hours or day after surgery, patients use a ventilator, or a machine to help them breathe. Tubes will be inserted into the chest to help drain excess air and fluid. During recovery, physical therapy and breathing exercises are used to help the new lung work as well as possible.

Lung capacity is carefully monitored for several months after surgery. Patients who have had a transplant will also have to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives. These drugs stop the body's immune system from attacking the new lung. The main risks after a transplant are infection and rejection (when the immune system attacks the 'foreign' lung). A healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a diet high in vegetables and lean protein, not smoking, and getting enough exercise, is important to keeping the lungs functioning as well as possible. With proper care, many patients can live ten or even twenty years after a lung transplant.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dominic Emerson, her lead physician at Cedars-Sinai, described her lungs as fibrotic, meaning they were unable to expand the way normal lungs do.”—"Pregnant with COVID, she survived a nightmare", The Orange County Register, January 2022

“"By the time she came to us, she was really struggling, to be honest,"Dr. Dominic Emerson, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai, said.”—"Exclusive: IE Mother Reunited With Newborn After Harrowing Battle With COVID-19", CBS News, March 2021

“"She was really low on oxygenation, which is even worse when pregnant because the baby is relying on the mom," said Dominic Emerson, MD, a cardio-thoracic surgeon.”—"Upland Woman Gives Birth in Coma After Getting COVID-19, Meets Her Baby Via FaceTime", NBC Los Angeles, March 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

heart bypass surgery

open-heart mitral valvuloplasty

open heart surgery

open Maze procedure

thoracic surgery procedures

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD performed more heart bypass surgery (CABG), open-heart mitral valvuloplasty, open heart surgery, open Maze procedure, and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for annuloplasty rings, cardiac ablation, mitral valve repair, and mitral valvuloplasty that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

By Affordability:

heart valve repair

mitral valve surgery

open-heart mitral valvuloplasty

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD performed more cardiac procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for heart valve repair, mitral valve surgery, and open-heart mitral valvuloplasty that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	14

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	60
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	72
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD treated as a general practitioner in Pasadena, CA during 2019 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	22
open surgery	22
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	12
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD treated during 2019 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD treated as a general practitioner in Pasadena, CA during 2020 were cardiac procedures, transplant procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	55
open surgery	11
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11
transplant procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD treated during 2020 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	53
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD treated as a general practitioner in Pasadena, CA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, transplant procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	68
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) lead extraction	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
open surgery	14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	14
transplant procedures	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD treated during 2021 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD treated as a general practitioner in Pasadena, CA during 2022 were cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	40

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD treated during 2022 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	65
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD treated as a general practitioner in Pasadena, CA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
bypass surgery	18
cardiac procedures	144
open surgery	48
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	48

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	59
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD treated as a general practitioner in Pasadena, CA were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

ablation	12
bypass surgery	14
cardiac procedures	65
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) lead extraction	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
open surgery	23
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	23
transplant procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	45
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	10
85 and over	0
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	50
Atrial Fibrillation	53
Dementia	2
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2010. He completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He is certified by the Surgery-Cardio-Thoracic, American Board of Thoracic Surgery Surgery-General Surgery, American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2016)

Board Certification: Surgery-Cardio-Thoracic, American Board of Thoracic Surgery Surgery-General Surgery, American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Humana

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 96 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pasadena, CA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I enjoy talking to my providers as they take me into consideration for any decisions regarding my health

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-19

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dominic Emerson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ABIOMED	$12,440 Impella $12,440
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$7,809 MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve $238	KONECT RESILIA $177	EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system $144	INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $33	$7,217
Abbott Laboratories	$5,404 HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $3,390	HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev $1,230	Trifecta GT Tissue Heart Valve $346	Confirm Rx $183	CardioMEMS HF System $86	Other $169
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,861 Contour 3D $1,027	HeartWare HVAD $650	Simulus $169	3F $15
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,307 Simulus $57	Penditure $15	$1,235
Other	$2,731 Sonicision $1,179	LifeVest $308	AngioVac $155	XVIVO Perfusion System (XPS) $137	Epic Stented Tissue Valve $124	Other $828

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$10,200
Consulting Fee	$7,505
Travel and Lodging	$6,815
Food and Beverage	$5,165
Grant	$1,235
Other	$632

Biography

Dr. Dominic Emerson works as a general practice and cardiothoracic surgery. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of clinical interest consist of lung transplant, heart transplant, and cardiac amyloidosis. Dr. Emerson is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. He accepts Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Emerson's office in Los Angeles, CA. He attended medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Emerson trained at Georgetown University Hospital.