Luis Fernando Santamarina

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Facultad De Medicina	Medical Degree		Not Specified
University Francisco Marroquin, Fac De Med, Guatemala	Other Degree		1985

Institution	Focus	Year
Internship - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis		Not Specified
Residency - University of Minnesota Program		Not Specified
Residency - University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview		Not Specified
Residency - University Of Mn Medical School, Thoracic Surgery; Fairview-University Medical Center, General Surgery		Not Specified
Fellowship - Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Not Specified
Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Not Specified

Role	Organization	Time
Member	Society of Thoracic Surgeons	Present

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Review by Anonymous on August 07, 2025 -

Providence Olympia Cardiac Surgery - 525 Lilly Road Northeast Suite 200

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Comment - “ Good conversation in preparation... ”

Good conversation in preparation for surgery later

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“Good conversation in preparation...”

Good conversation in preparation for surgery later

Anonymous 08/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 13, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Santamarina was clear, strai... ”

Dr. Santamarina was clear, straight to the point and made efficient use of our time.

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“Dr. Santamarina was clear, strai...”

Dr. Santamarina was clear, straight to the point and made efficient use of our time.

Anonymous 07/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 30, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Only had a good experiance... ”

Only had a good experiance

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“Only had a good experiance...”

Only had a good experiance

Anonymous 04/30/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 24, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Good visit... ”

Good visit

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“Good visit...”

Good visit

Anonymous 04/24/2025

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Review by Anonymous on March 23, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Everyone have a have met with ha... ”

Everyone have a have met with has been great to work with

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“Everyone have a have met with ha...”

Everyone have a have met with has been great to work with

Anonymous 03/23/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 01, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Good!... ”

Good!

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“Good!...”

Good!

Anonymous 08/01/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 09, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Had no bad experiences... ”

Had no bad experiences

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“Had no bad experiences...”

Had no bad experiences

Anonymous 05/09/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 26, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Happy I could get a prompt appoi... ”

Happy I could get a prompt appointment, sooner than I expected.

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“Happy I could get a prompt appoi...”

Happy I could get a prompt appointment, sooner than I expected.

Anonymous 04/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 22, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I saw this doctor for bypass sur... ”

I saw this doctor for bypass surgery. He explained it will and the likelihood of my surviving He explained his experience with this and also asked for team advice I feel very secure in his care.

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“I saw this doctor for bypass sur...”

I saw this doctor for bypass surgery. He explained it will and the likelihood of my surviving He explained his experience with this and also asked for team advice I feel very secure in his care.

Anonymous 04/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 25, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Revealed a cause and solution to... ”

Revealed a cause and solution to a medical issue interfering with my ability to perform

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“Revealed a cause and solution to...”

Revealed a cause and solution to a medical issue interfering with my ability to perform

Anonymous 01/25/2025

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon - General

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Nels Carroll, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Jennifer Abelson, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

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