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.

(949) 348-0459Laguna Niguel, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

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).

1 of 105 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in CASee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Laguna Niguel62+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

27601 Forbes Rd Suite 58, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-1201

Fax: (949) 348-9314
Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Cancer
55%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

COPD
43%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Ischemic Heart Disease
42%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Chronic Kidney Disease
35%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Diabetes
30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1964

    University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

  2. 62 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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