Shigeru Chino, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Shigeru Chino is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Laguna Niguel, CA with over 62 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 62 years in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), Shigeru Chino, M.D. is a long-established thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist in Laguna Niguel. A University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine graduate since 1964, he brings 62+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
27601 Forbes Rd Suite 58, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-1201
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1964
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
62 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1964)
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Shigeru Chino
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shigeru Chino for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Laguna Niguel required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shigeru Chino
Dr. Chino is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Laguna Niguel, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 348-0459.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
27601 Forbes Rd Suite 58, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-1201
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