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Leheb Araim, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Clovis, CA, Clovis Community Medical Center

LehebH.AraimMDFACS, FACC

Thoracic Surgery Clovis, CA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

Attending Surgeon, Central California Heart & Lung Surgery

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Summary

  • I am a board certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon practicing in Central California. I have been awarded in the top 50 Cardiac Surgery programs nationwide by Healthgrades from 2018-2021. I have also been included in the top 14% ranking in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery nationwide by US News and World Report since 2015. I provide services to Community Medical System Hospitals which are now the highest rated hospitals in all of Central California. I am both a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Cardiology. I have practiced in the Central Valley since 2010 and proud to be part of such a wonderful community.

Education & Training

  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Thoracic Surgery, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga
    University of Tennessee College of Medicine at ChattanoogaResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2004
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1998 - 2010
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2004 - 2007
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American College of Cardiology Fellow
  • American College of Surgeons Fellow

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top 50 Cardiac Surgery programs Healthgrades, 2018-2021
  • Five Star Results Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Healthgrades, 2015-2021
  • Cardiac Surgery Honor Roll US News & World Report, 2015-2021
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Committees

  • Medical Director, Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery 2019 - 2022
  • Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Services 2017 - 2019
  • Vice Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Services 2015 - 2017
  • Member, Creditenialing Committee 2015 - 2017
  • Member, PEER Review Committee 2013 - 2015

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Arabic

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Member, Rotary club of Visalia2015 - 2020