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2 Las Estrellas Loop# 3091Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Phone+1 949-929-9042
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Summary
- Dr. John Drews is a thoracic surgeon based in Ladera Ranch, CA. He completed his Chief Residency in Thoracic Surgery at Yale-New Haven Medical Center from 1974 to 1976 and earned his MD from Yale School of Medicine in 1967. In addition to his medical education, he holds a JD from Western State University School of Law, where he was a Moot Court Winner. He also has a B.S. in Zoology from Duke University. Dr. Drews has been recognized as an Emeritus Member by both the Society of Thoracic Surgery and the Western Thoracic Surgery Society. He holds fellowships with the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Surgeons, and the American College of Cardiology. He is the author of a publication titled "Can You Handle the Complications of That Procedure You’re Doing?" published in Op-Med in 2018.
Education & Training
Western State University School of LawJD, Law, Moot Court Winner, 1991 - 1994
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterChief Residency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 1974 - 1976
Yale School of MedicineClass of 1967, MD
Duke UniversityB.S., Zoology , 1959 - 1963
Certifications & Licensure
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Emeritus Member Society of Thoracic Surgery
- Emeritus Member Western Thoracic Surgery Society (formerly Samson)
- Fellow American College of Chest Physicians (FACCP)
Publications & Presentations
Authored Content
- Can You Handle the Complications of That Procedure You’re Doing?July 2018
Press Mentions
Can You Handle the Complications of That Procedure You’re Doing?July 27th, 2018
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