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 March 07, 2026 -

Providence Olympia Cardiac Surgery - 525 Lilly Road Northeast Suite 200

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Comment - “ I saw Dr Santamarina regarding C... ”

I saw Dr Santamarina regarding CABG. He explained things very thoroughly and answered all of my questions and was a good listener.

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“I saw Dr Santamarina regarding C...”

I saw Dr Santamarina regarding CABG. He explained things very thoroughly and answered all of my questions and was a good listener.

Anonymous 03/07/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 07, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Listen to my concerns and explai... ”

Listen to my concerns and explained what he needed to fdo to correct my problem, to the point and very interested in my health

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“Listen to my concerns and explai...”

Listen to my concerns and explained what he needed to fdo to correct my problem, to the point and very interested in my health

Anonymous 12/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 20, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Fast appointment. Lots of inform... ”

Fast appointment. Lots of information as he listened to my questions

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“Fast appointment. Lots of inform...”

Fast appointment. Lots of information as he listened to my questions

Anonymous 10/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 07, 2025 -

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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 December 20, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I know I am in the best possible... ”

I know I am in the best possible care. Dr. Santamarina was extremely attentive and professional to both me and my son. I am blessed.

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“I know I am in the best possible...”

I know I am in the best possible care. Dr. Santamarina was extremely attentive and professional to both me and my son. I am blessed.

Anonymous 12/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 07, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very Good Care... ”

Very Good Care

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“Very Good Care...”

Very Good Care

Anonymous 11/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 15, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I have always been very well tak... ”

I have always been very well taken care of

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“I have always been very well tak...”

I have always been very well taken care of

Anonymous 10/15/2025

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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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