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Dr. Alexander Marmureanu is a world-renowned, board-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon based in Los Angeles. Born in Romania to physician parents, he rose from humble beginnings to international acclaim through discipline, intellect, and unrelenting drive. A former Special Forces officer who commanded elite mountain and sea rescue units, Dr. Marmureanu embodies precision and composure under pressure. After the 1989 Romanian revolution, he immigrated to the United States, completing surgical training at NYU, Mount Sinai, and UCLA, where he later joined the faculty. As founder of the California Heart & Lung Surgery Center, he performs over 300 complex cardiothoracic operations annually, pioneering advanced minimally invasive techniques that have transformed modern cardiothoracic care. A sought-after lecturer and visiting professor worldwide, he is recognized for surgical mastery and innovation. Beyond medicine, Dr. Marmureanu channels the same focus into playing tennis, extreme skiing, and international motorsport—an extraordinary life defined by excellence, endurance, and purpose.
About Alexander Marmureanu
Graduation Year: 1988
Professional Webpage: https://www.caheartandlungsurgery.com/about/my-story/
