Christopher Komanapalli, MD
Cardiac SurgeryCardiothoracic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Provider Gender
MaleAbout Christopher Komanapalli and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I believe patient-centered care is key. Modern medicine offers many guidelines which are often interpreted as mandates, but patient-centered care recognizes that what the patient wants is critical to their overall outcome. It determines their compliance to medical therapy and satisfaction with the outcome. I also believe that harnessing the resources of multidisciplinary care really provides the best of 21st century medicine. Working with our colleagues rather than having a captain of the ship philosophy allows partnership and collegiality. Lastly, I love what I do! I think that translates to how patients experience our care. When you care about what you do, it is not a job: it is a passion.
Specializing In
Valvular heart disease
Complex coronary artery disease: including hybrid approaches to treating complex coronary disease
Ascending Aortic Diseases
Surgical Arrhythmia therapy and Pacer / AICD Lead management
Interests & Activities
My interests include spending time with my family. I enjoy long distance running and have run over 30 half marathons.
Research and Publications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Christopher+B+Komanapalli&sort=date&size=200
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center South
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University Of Minnesota, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2012
- Residency: Oregon Health & Science University-OHSU, General Surgery, 2009
- Medical School: UCLA-University of California Los Angeles, 2001
Board Certifications
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery, 2024
- Surgery, Cardiovascular: American Board of Surgery, 2010
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Locations
- Banner - University Medicine North
- 3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, Tucson, AZ 85719
- phone: 520-626-6339
- fax: 520-626-4042