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Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD

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Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Adult Cardiology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1977)
Professional interests include: transplant procedures, cardiomyopathy, heart problems, and more.
127 S. San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, Suite A3600
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD is a cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1977 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

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

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127 S. San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, Suite A6100
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Some issues Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

  • Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
  • Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
  • Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
  • Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
  • Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
  • Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“On his medical missions to Africa, Dr. Lawrence Czer has dealt with poverty, lack of electricity, bad accommodations - and military checkpoints.”—"Doctor finds 'practical Christianity' in Africa", SFGATE, February 2012
“Six and a half years later, Sandra Landau received a heart transplant, making the Landaus the first known couple to undergo the procedure, according to Dr. Lawrence Czer, director of the heart...”—"Husband in heart transplant couple dies in Calif.", The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 2009
“"To my knowledge, this is the first time this has been done with a transplanted heart," Dr. Lawrence S. C. Czer, medical director of the center's heart transplant program, told Reuters Health.”—"Transplanted heart does double duty", NBC News, May 2007

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

cardiac procedures 139
catheterization 139
diagnostic procedures 227
doctor visit 239
hospital care 418
inpatient care 418
minimally invasive procedures 139
vascular procedures 42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD.

Gender
Male 176
Female 61
Ethnicity
Black / African American 41
Asian / Pacific Islander 5
Non-Hispanic White 127
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 36
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 9
85 and over 2
Less than 65 83
65 to 74 100

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 54
Atrial Fibrillation 23
Cancer 8
Dementia 8

Education & Training

Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1977. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the General Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine IM/Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1977)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: General Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine IM/Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

Insurance Information

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Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, 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, 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. Lawrence SC Czer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO
CIGNA HMO
MultiPlan PPO
MultiPlan
United Healthcare PPO
Coventry PPO
United Healthcare HMO
Aetna
Railroad Medicare
United Healthcare
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 60 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-23
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I totally appreciate the way the Dr.s talked to me and explained everything so that I could understand why they were choosing all the tests and examinations that I'm going to need and have to before a heart transplant. I felt very comfortable and safe.

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Abbott Laboratories $694 CardioMEMS HF System
$464 		CardioMEMS
$230
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $555 CardioMEMS HF System
$350 		HeartMate PHP
$204
IMPULSE DYNAMICS (USA) INC. $260 OPTIMIZER
$260
Syncardia Systems, LLC $75 The SynCardia Total Artificial Heart
$75
Thoratec Corporation $70 HeartMate II
$54 		HeartMate III R and D
$17
Other $70 Impella
$57 		TAH-T
$13
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,416
Consulting Fee $300
Travel and Lodging $8

Research Payments

Dr. Lawrence SC Czer, MD has received 30 research payments totaling $173,137.

Biography

Dr. Lawrence Czer is a physician who specializes in adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. He studied medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Czer's areas of expertise consist of heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and coronary artery disease. He is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. His practice in Los Angeles, CA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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