Meet Fernando Fleischman, MD

Dr. Fleischman is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in minimally invasive endovascular techniques. He also treats patients at USC Arcadia Hospital and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.

Here’s what you won’t find on his resume.

His father inspired his career choice.

“I always knew I wanted to be a surgeon. My father was a head and neck surgeon in Argentina and then became a family physician after moving to the United States. I admired my father’s practice, and his dedication to his patients was inspiring.”

He wouldn’t trade careers with anyone for even a single day.

“This is exactly what I want to be doing with my life. I love the mental stimulus of the job and the daily rewards of working with my patients.”

He’s a soccer fan.

“When I’m not working, I enjoy watching soccer.” 

Travel is an important part of his life.

“I enjoy seeing the sights and sampling new cuisines. Madrid has been my favorite travel destination so far. It’s the grandest city on Earth, with the best architecture. Even its post office is grand! The food is amazing, as well.” 

Future travel destinations.

“Visiting Australia and going on a safari are on my bucket list. I’d also like to take a ‘March of the Living’ trip, which involves visiting Holocaust sites in Poland and honoring those who lost their lives there.” 

He enjoys the collaborative atmosphere at Keck Medicine.

“The camaraderie of the faculty and staff is what I like the most about working at Keck Medicine. When we’re consulting about a patient, we work together to do what’s best for that person, no matter what. We respect each other as professionals and listen to each other’s ideas.” 

What sets Keck Medicine apart?

“We have the skills and expertise to treat a variety of very specific diseases. As the USC Comprehensive Aortic Center has grown and become more well known, we’ve been getting more complex and unusual cases from all over the country. 

I routinely get to work on cases that surgeons at other institutions may see only once or twice in their careers. It’s mental, it’s physical, it’s emotional – everything you want in a medical practice.”

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