Patients' Choice ranks Dr. Ali Gheissari among top reviewed physicians

Dr. Ali Gheissari of Los Angeles, CA has been ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews.

A select few physicians were honored with the prestigious 2011 Patients' Choice Award, and this year they include Dr. Ali Gheissari.

Only doctors who have received top scores by their patients and pass other quality measures are awarded the Patients' Choice Award. In fact, of the nation's 720,000 active physicians, just 5 percent were accorded this honor in 2011.

Every month, millions of patients across the U.S. access websites like Vitals (http://www.vitals.com) to share feedback about their experiences with their doctors. Patients rate various components of the care they receive, such as the accuracy of their diagnosis, the amount of time they spent with the doctor, and the doctor's bedside manner and follow-up care. Patients' Choice ranks the top reviewed physicians and looks at other quality measures to compile its yearly list.

Dr. Ali Gheissari commented on the recognition: "This is quite an honor for me. I am very pleased to have been selected and grateful to my patients who went out of their way to rate me and give me positive reviews."

About Ali Gheissari: a short profile by and about the honoree:

Dr. Gheissari is a member of a group of three cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons all double board certified (in general and thoracic surgery). He has been, and continues to be, a pioneer and innovator in such revolutionary techniques as Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Grafting (OPCABG), Minimally-Invasive Valve Surgery, and Minimally Invasive Arrhythmia Surgery . His group was the first group on the west coast to offer Minimally invasive (endoscopic) radial artery harvesting for CABG procedures.

Following the publication of Dr. Ali Gheissari's selection for the Patients' Choice Award, American Registry seconded the honor and added Dr. Gheissari to The Registry™ of Business Excellence. An exclusive recognition plaque has been designed to commemorate the honor.