Michaela Straznicka, MD

Thoracic & Cardiac Surgeon

Conditions Treated

Lung Cancer Pericardial Mesothelioma Pleural Effusions Pleural Mesothelioma

Bio & Insurance Information

Dr. Michaela Straznicka is a thoracic and cardiac surgery specialist in Walnut Creek, California and she works at several hospitals in the area, including John Muir Medical Center and Eden Medical Center. She got her diploma from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and did her residency program in General Surgery at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Michaela Straznicka also completed a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at the University of California-Davis. The doctor is certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has an experience of more than 20 years.



Education & Training

University of Miami Miller

Medical School

UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson

Residency

University of California Davis

Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Hospitals & Clinics

John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek

Languages: English/Spanish

(925) 939-3000

1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd

Walnut Creek, California 94598

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Publications

Dr. Michaela Straznicka has contributed to 2 publications.

Cyclic GMP attenuates cyclic AMP-stimulated inotropy and oxygen consumption in control and hypertrophic hearts.

Leone, R. J., Straznicka, M., Scholz, P. M., Weiss, H. R.; Basic Res Cardiol. 2000 Feb.

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Nitroprusside reverses lengthened time of contraction in stunned canine cardiac myocytes.

Straznicka, M., Scholz, P. M., Gong, G., Weiss, H. R.; J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2000 Feb.

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March 26, 2013

by Florence G

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“Nowadays, it is hard to find a surgeon who has brilliance, skill, compassion and also a sense of humor but this is exactly what you get when you meet Dr. Straznicka. She performed a minimally invasive procedure on me in order to remove a cancerous node. She checked me several times post-op and she has a great bedside manner. She is a true healer!”

June 30, 2016

by Danielle U

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“She is simply great. Dr. Straznicka operated on me a few years ago as I was battling lung cancer and now I’m still alive and kicking. She is an excellent surgeon and also a very nice person, takes her job very seriously while still making me laugh from time to time. ”

August 12, 2016

by Tris G

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“Dr. Straznicka is a wonderful surgeon. She takes the time to answer all the questions you might have and does not make you feel rushed. No stone is left unturned while trying to make the right call in diagnosing her patients. Can’t recommend her enough!”