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Thomas A., MD

Cardiology • Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology Parnassus
415-353-2873
Portrait of Thomas A.
Portrait of Thomas A.
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Thomas A., MD

Cardiology • Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology Parnassus
415-353-2873

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About me

Dr. Thomas Ports is a cardiologist who specializes in elective angioplasty, the surgical opening or repair of blood vessels. He also specializes in cardiac catheterization for acute myocardial infarction (commonly called heart attack), balloon valvuloplasty of stenotic (narrowed) valves and alcohol septal ablation in obstructive cardiomyopathy.

Since performing the first coronary angioplasty at UCSF Medical Center in 1979, Ports has accumulated vast experience in performing catheter interventions. He is frequently called upon to give second opinions in difficult cases.

Ports earned his medical degree from Ohio State University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Chicago and a fellowship in cardiology at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Cardiology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals

Degree

  • MD, Ohio State University at Columbus

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    Average rating

    5
    5 out of 5 Stars
    79 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 23, 2026

      Dr. Thomas Ports is an outstanding Cardiologist, with local, regional, national, and international reputation. He saw me right away after I had been hospitalized with chest and back pain emergency. He was well prepared after reviewing all pertinent hospital records. He examined me and made excellent observations and recommendations for additional care. Dr. Ports and his staff are the best!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 19, 2026

      Dr. Ports is a superb cardiologist who listened to the patient, investigated every detail and followed up with recommendations.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 17, 2026

      My visit was perfect. Dr. Ports was thorough, gave me the time I needed and explained things very clearly. I feel so fortunate to be receiving such good care.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 7, 2026

      Excellent

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 2, 2026

      I drive 4 hours to visit with Dr. Ports and his Staff. UCSF is the Best

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 19, 2026

      I am very, very grateful to have Dr. Ports as my cardiologist. He has been very open to hearing my concerns about my various conditions (including heart) that I believe may have common causes. He has scheduled tests that fully address my concerns and that can assure my health or further identify issues. He has been pro-active in doing this. He also obviously has very deep & thorough medical knowledge & diagnostic abilities, and has brought these to our appointments, explaining conditions, test, and test results to me in clear & comprehensible terms.

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