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Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD

Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Whittier, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico,Ciudad Universitaria, Facultad De Medicina in 1979. He is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (13 reviews)

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12401 Washington Blvd Whittier, CA 90602

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Dr. Tovar's Reviews

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4.7
13 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Dr Tovar saved my life, had a heart attack and needed a quintuplet bypass and he did an amazing job, minimal scar on my leg and chest, he’s amazing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Giovanni Galvez – Jun 17, 2024
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Dr Tovar saved my life. Innovative surgeon who is at the top of his surgery game for lung resection. Superstar!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Superstar Doctor – Aug 07, 2019
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yes great he dont talk much vast exoerienc im alive still had triplle bypass valve change god i live 30 more years
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What could be improved
No results
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May 01, 2019
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Arrogant Doctor. My dad died after his 2nd lung surgery on my dad for same small cancer. 1st surgery was at 86 years old and a wedge was done. 2nd Surgery was at 88 years old. The 2nd time he took the whole lobe of the lung. Never told us he would have him under anesthesia for 5 hours. We thought he died during surgery. After that his brain never recovered. By the way he sent him home in 24 hours with a chest tube, catheter, and a pain pump at 88 years old to get to the bathroom by himself.
What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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Westminster, CA – Jul 07, 2017
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With great respect to Dr. Tovar for saving my brother Ruben's life due to his heart attack. He's recovering very well great. Big thanks to staff and team at the PIH Whittier Hospital. Not to mention he is a very handsome gentleman Amen God bless??????
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Margaret Nunez in La Puente Ca. – May 04, 2017
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Dr Tovar is an excellent surgeon. His staff is wonderful and very knowledgeable. He is in the perfect field of medicine.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Sandra in Whittier, CA – Jul 07, 2016
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He saved my life!!! I had a emergency dissection of my aorta I am forever greatful for this man amazing soul thank you so much Dr.Tovar !!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Suzanne Alcazar in Azusa ca – Jan 09, 2016
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Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Whittier, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico,Ciudad Universitaria, Facultad De Medicina in 1979. He is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Brooklyn Hospital|suny Downstate Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico,ciudad Universitaria, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Practice

Pih Health Hospital-Whittier12401 Washington Blvd Whittier, CA 90602
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Whittier Pulmonary and Critical Care Medical Group Inc.12462 Putnam St Ste 208 Whittier, CA 90602
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