Broadus Zane Atkins, M.D.
Philosophy of Care
I believe patients and families should be treated with dignity and respect and that autonomy of the
patient should be honored when discussing medical treatments and decisions.
Clinical Interests
Adult heart surgery including surgery for coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and heart
failure. Benign and malignant disorders of the chest. Outcomes research and improvements to
process of care delivery.
Specialty
Department
Division
Address/Phone
Surgery - Thoracic, Surgery - Vascular and Endovascular
Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
UC Davis Medical Center - Cypress Building, 2221 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: 800-2-UCDAVIS (800-282-3284)
Additional Phone
Education
Physician Referrals: 800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284)
M.D., Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, 1995
B.S., University of North Carolina-Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1991
Internships
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1995-96
Residency
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1996-2002
Fellowships
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 2004-2007
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery, 2003
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Professional Memberships
American College of Surgeons
Association of VA Surgeons
Sabiston Surgical Society
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
Honors and Awards
National Institute of Health National Research Service Award, 1997
Broadus Zane Atkins, M.D.
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