Peter L Birnbaum, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery), Cardiac Surgery
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
Saint Agnes Care Provider
Primary Contact
(559)450-7455Services & Specialties
Areas of Specialization
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
- Cardiac Surgery
Locations & Contact
Primary Location
Saint Agnes Care Cardiothoracic Surgery
1510 E Herndon Ave
Ste 210
Fresno
, CA 93720
About
Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Robert Bennett joined Internal Medicine Associates of Fresno in 1993 as a cardiologist. He is also with the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Birnbaum attended the University of Ottawa School of Medicine in Ottawa, Ontario before earning his master’s degree at the University of Toronto. He completed his surgical internship and clinical research fellowship in the cardiovascular surgical division at the Toronto General Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. He did his cardiovascular and thoracic surgical residency at the University of Toronto in Canada. Before practicing in the Central Valley, Dr. Birnbaum completed cardiovascular fellowships at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario and at Broussais Hospital in Paris, France.
Dr. Birnbaum is currently accepting new patients.
Conditions Treated
- Ventral Hernia
- Venous Insufficiency
- Varicose Veins
- Umbilical Hernia
- Pleural Effusion
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Lung Cancer
- Inguinal Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Esophageal Varices
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Aortic Aneurysm
Procedures Performed
- Valvuloplasty
- Thoracentesis
- Splenectomy
- Heart Surgery
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Bronchoscopy
- Aortic Valve Surgery
Additional Resources
Education & Certifications
Education
Education:
University of Ottawa School of Medicine
(1984)
Internship:
Toronto General Hospital
(1985)
Residency:
Queen's University
(1990)
Residency:
University of Toronto
(1992)
Fellowship:
Broussais Hospital
(1993)
Fellowship:
St. Michael's Hospital
(1993)
Board Certifications
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery), Thoracic Surgery, American Board of (1994)