General Info

Dr. Perricone is director of the Cardiothoracic Unit at the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, and surgical director of lung transplantation at UC San Diego Health.He specializes in minimally invasive techniques, including robotic and video-assisted surgeries.As a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, he performs lung transplants, coronary bypass surgery (including "beating heart," or off-pump, surgery), thoracoscopic surgery, and video-assisted lobectomy. He has developed a special technique for the treatment of hyperhidrosis.He is also an expert in surgery for lung cancer and mediastinal tumors. His research includes lung cancer studies that focus on improving surgical treatment and minimizing the need for invasive surgery.Dr. Perricone trained in cardiothoracic surgery at UC San Diego, and has practiced in San Diego since 1992.UC San Diego Health Links For more information on cardiothoracic surgery at UC San Diego Health see http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/cardiovascular/Pages/default.aspx.For more information on cancer treatment at UC San Diego Health, see https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/cancer/Pages/default.aspx.