27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Reinhartz, Thoracic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Olaf Reinhartz, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Reinhartz graduated from University Dusseldorf. Dr. Reinhartz is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Reinhartz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Reinhartz’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Reinhartz?
Dr. Olaf Reinhartz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Reinhartz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Congenital Heart Disease-Adult, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Transplant-Heart-Pediatric, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Reinhartz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Reinhartz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA | UCSF School of Medicine CA | California Pacific Medical Center San Francisco, CA (Cardiac Surgery) | UCSF School of Medicine, CA (Cardiothoracic Surgery) | UCSF School of Medicine, CA (Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Medical School: Freie University Berln / Medical College | University Dusseldorf
Is Dr. Reinhartz board certified in Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Olaf Reinhartz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Reinhartz speak?
Dr. Reinhartz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Reinhartz treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Reinhartz diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Reinhartz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
Which procedures does Dr. Reinhartz perform as a Thoracic Surgeon?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Olaf Reinhartz may include:
- Aortic Stent Grafts
- Arteriovenous Graft Placement
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Surgery
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
- Endovenous Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mediastinal Adenopathy Surgery
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Reinhartz's office.
Does Dr. Reinhartz accept my insurance?
Dr. Reinhartz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Reinhartz accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Reinhartz in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Reinhartz's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Surgical repair of anomalous aortic origin of a corory artery?.
European jourl of cardio-thoracic surgery, 2014
An inpatient rehabilitation program utilizing st
jourl of heart and lung transplantation, 2014
Successful bridge to transplant with a continuous flow ventricular assist device
ASAIO jourl, 2014
Lower socioeconomic status is associated with worse outcomes after both listing
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION, 2013
Berlin Heart EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device for Bridge to Heart Transplantation
CIRCULATION, 2013
Intermediate-term outcomes after combined heart
JOURL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, 2013
Cognitive outcomes in pediatric heart transplant recipients bridged to transplantation with
JOURL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, 2013
Midterm Results of the Modified Ross/Konno Procedure in Neotes and Infants
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2012
Use of the Impella 5.0 as a bridge from ECMO to implantation of the HeartMate II left ventricular
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION, 2012
Maintence Dose of Warfarin in Sheep and Effect of Diet: A Prelimiry Report
JOURL OF INVESTIGATIVE SURGERY, 2012
Challenges in Longer-Term Mechanical Support of Fontan Circulation in Sheep
ASAIO JOURL, 2012
Surgical Results in Patients With Pulmory Atresia
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2011
Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Corory Artery
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2011
Clinical usefulness of a novel C1q
JOURL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, 2011
Imaging and Surgical Repair of a Bifurcating Aortico-Left Ventricle Tunnel
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2011
Bridging children of all sizes to cardiac transplantation
JOURL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, 2011
The hemi-Mustard/bidirectiol Glenn atrial switch procedure in the double-switch operation for
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2011
Behcet's disease and heart transplantation: A word of caution
JOURL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, 2010
Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support
CIRCULATION-HEART FAILURE, 2010
Unusual Manifestations of Vascular Rings
JOURL OF CARDIAC SURGERY, 2010
Selective Right Ventricular Unloading and Novel Technical Concepts in Ebstein's Anomaly
Malhotra, S. P., Petrossian, E., Reddy, V. M., Qiu, M., Maeda, K., Sul, 2009
Recovery During Mid-Term Mechanical Support of Fontan Circulation in Sheep
ASAIO JOURL, 2009
Outcome Alysis for a Small, Start-up Congenital Heart Surgery Program
JOURL OF CARDIAC SURGERY, 2008
Dymics of human myocardial progenitor cell Populations in the neotal period
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2008
Surgical magement of corory artery arising from the wrong corory sinus
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2007
The extracardiac conduit Fontan operation using minimal approach extracorporeal circulation
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2006
Unifocalization of major aortopulmory collaterals in single-ventricle patients
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2006
Homograft valved right ventricle to pulmory artery conduit
CIRCULATION, 2006
Thoratec ventricular assist devices in pediatric patients: Update on clinical results
ASAIO JOURL, 2005
Mechanical support of total cavopulmory connection with an axial flow pump
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2005
Chronic endothelin A receptor blockade in lambs with increased pulmory blood flow and pressure
AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2004
Pulmory expression of the hepatocyte growth factor receptor c
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2004
Thoratec ventricular assist devices in children with less than 1.3 m(2) of body surface area
ASAIO JOURL, 2003
Emergence of smooth muscle cell endothelin B
CIRCULATION, 2003
Alterations in ET-1, not nitric oxide, in 1-week-old lambs with increased pulmory blood flow
AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY, 2003
Pulmory vascular K+ channel expression and vasoreactivity in a model of congenital heart disease
AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2002
Current clinical status of pulsatile pediatric circulatory support
ASAIO JOURL, 2002
Alterations in nitric oxide production in 8-week-old lambs with increased pulmory blood flow
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, 2002
Magement of neotal bronchovenous fistula after cardiopulmory bypass
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2002
Multicenter experience with the Thoratec ventricular assist device in children and adolescents
JOURL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, 2001
Importance of preoperative liver function as a predictor of survival
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 1998
Timing of surgery in patients with acute infective endocarditis
JOURL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 1996
BACTERIAL AND FUNGAL COLONIZATION AND INFECTIONS USING ORAL SELECTIVE BOWEL DECONTAMITION IN
TRANSPLANT INTERTIOL, 1994
What is Dr. Reinhartz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Reinhartz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679590376.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Reinhartz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Reinhartz
What is Dr. Olaf Reinhartz's specialty?
Dr. Reinhartz is a Thoracic Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Reinhartz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Olaf Reinhartz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Reinhartz is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Olaf Reinhartz accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Olaf Reinhartz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Olaf Reinhartz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Reinhartz's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Olaf Reinhartz?
Please contact Dr. Reinhartz's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Olaf Reinhartz have?
Dr. Olaf Reinhartz is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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