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Dr. Lamar Bushnell, MD

Dr. Lamar Bushnell, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*

Dr. Lamar Bushnell, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Ventura, CA. He is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

168 N Brent St Ste 508 Ventura, CA 93003

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Dr. Bushnell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bushnell

4.3
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Someone said he cares more about the money than the care he provides. I find that absurd. I had I heart attack and crashed on the 405 in rush hour. got back to Ventura County Hospital. He came from his office to see me with no insurance, no job or money just SSDI. They told me at the Hospital i need a three way bypass, and they had to find someone to do it, they said If I left with out treatment I would die. This is the man that came. Told me not to worry about the money or insurance. they got me on medicaid in just a few days. My medicare was due to start in three or four months, and I think they got it started early. He saved my life, and never made me feel like it was anything about money. I only wish i was in California now. I have to have an artery drilled out or something, and they say it is high risk. I trust him. I wish he was fixing this. they can;t fix what ever it is with a stent.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Bruce Morris – Feb 25, 2020
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Had a really bad experience with this dr. He was more concerned with money than anything. Wasnt flexible to come in earlier than scheduled even for something urgent. Kept critical information from us.
What went well
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What could be improved
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May 28, 2019
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Dr. Bushnell is the best Cardio-thoracic Suirgeon I ever met. He is very caring and everytime he visited the pt. he gives encouragement to the pt. and fam. which is very vital to the whole situation. His total management is wholestic not just one area, that's why the pt. has a very high percentage of surviva. I had an experience to LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL which was very horrible!, WHICH I REGRET. More power to you Dr. Lamar Bushnell, we will not forget the cares you gave to our loved one. God Bless
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
6 others found this helpful
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Thousand Oaks, CA – Nov 30, 2017
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He is a good heart surgeon. I appreciated how he did in my bypass coronary surgery. He was so caring, by the way he gives his instructions to me before and after the surgery. He was so kind and knew how to handle his patient's mood. I felt secured and safe without any worries with the surgery because he took care of all my needs before the surgery, like prescribing the the vitamins which i needed before surgery. He was approachable. He was a great surgeon. I will recommend him to others too.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
13 others found this helpful
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Merlinda Mantes in Oxnard California – Apr 01, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I am commited to providing compassionate, advanced cardiac, thoracic and vascular treatment for patients in the Ventura County and surrounding areas.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • University Iowa Hosps & Clins

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • University Utah Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • University Of Utah

    Undergraduate School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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  • Ultrastructural Changes in Gastric Epithelium Caused by Bile Salt, 1990

  • Gastric Mucosal Damage with Bile Salts at Neutral pH, 1987

  • Recurrence of Squamous Cell Carcinoma at PEG Site in a Patient with Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, 1991

  • Directed Therapy in Human Lung Adenocarcinoma, 1996

  • Multiple Articles

  • Dean's Scholarship -University of Utah, 1984

  • Honored for Professional Achievement by The American Heart Association, 2008

  • Dean's Research Fellowhsip -University of Utah School of Medicine, 1986

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Locations

Practice

Unavail168 N Brent St Ste 508 Ventura, CA 93003
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(805) 643-2375

Practice

Ventura County Medical Center300 Hillmont Ave Ventura, CA 93003
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(805) 652-6201
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