Dr. Laura DiChiacchio
Dr. Laura DiChiacchio
Heart Surgeon
127 S. San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
About Dr. Laura DiChiacchio,
Heart Valve Surgeon
Hello! My name is Dr. Laura DiChiacchio and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine in 2015. To date, I have performed approximately more than 1,000 cardiac surgeries, of which over 200 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at hospitals including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Huntington Hospital. Read more...
1 Patient Review for
Dr. DiChiacchio
"I already knew that I needed heart valve surgery. But, when I started to experience shortness of breath and lightheadedness, I knew it was time. I went straight to Cedars-Sinai, where I was extremely lucky that Dr. Laura DiChiacchio was assigned to me.
Communication is vital in confronting life-threatening challenges, and Dr. DiChiacchio has great communication skills. She outlined the entire procedure in great detail. She visited me with her cardiac care team almost daily. Dr. DiChiacchio was wonderful in confronting my heart valve issues. Her explanation was thorough as she outlined the operation; the risks involved; and how I would recover and feel afterwards.
After successful surgery, Dr. DiChiacchio told me that she had given me a new heart valve. A few days after surgery, I was discharged to rehab. Recovery was a slow process, but what got me through it was my wonderful relationship with Dr. DiChiacchio.
Symptoms disappeared, which told me that Dr. DiChiacchio performed brilliantly as a surgeon. I was no longer breathless as my blood oxygen level reached 96-99%. I recommend Dr. DiChiacchio 100%. Her bedside manner and clarity in speaking are outstanding. Her optimism and positivity are a source of strength.
When you combine all of this with a surgeon who is so personable and such a pleasure to see, then you know you’ve found the right surgeon. And in Dr. DiChiacchio — I did. And you will too!"
-- Michael Benesch, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 11/24/2025
My Specialities &
Clinical Interests
My heart surgery specialties include:
- Aortic valve surgery
- Heart transplant
- Left ventricular assist devices
In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:
- Thoracic organ preservation and reconditioning for transplantation
- Clinical outcomes in adult cardiac surgery
Education, Training & Certificates
Dr. Laura DiChiacchio, heart surgeon, graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine in 2015.
After medical school, Dr. DiChiacchio completed a General Surgery Residency at University of Maryland in 2022, a Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Utah in 2024 and a Thoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2025.
Dr. DiChiacchio is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Schedule Appointment
with Dr. Laura DiChiacchio, MD
To schedule an appointment with Dr. DiChiacchio, you can:
- Call (310) 906-4739 right now
- Request an appointment
The office of Dr. DiChiacchio is located at 127 S. San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.
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Page last updated: March 16, 2026