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Shea Pribyl

Shea Pribyl, DO

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Accepting New PatientsVideo Visits Available
4.8 out of 5(78 ratings)

Locations

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NorthBay Health Heart and Vascular-Fairfield

1860 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 120
Fairfield, CA 94533

About Shea Pribyl

Professional Statement

Growing up in a family of teachers impressed upon me the importance of education and service. Ultimately the desire to use my education to help people drove me to a career in medicine.

I always liked the gratification of fixing problems, so surgery seemed like the natural fit. I initially planned to be a trauma surgeon for the Air Force. Then, during a cardiothoracic surgery rotation early in general surgical training, I became inspired to change course. Anatomy and function come together with cardiothoracic surgery. It's a specialty where you can watch physiology in action. It's a marriage of hands and mind — all in the context of being able to impact people's lives in a concrete way. You see the heart beating, identify the problem and fix it, then watch the heart function better right before your eyes. It is a specialty that affords me the ability to make a priceless difference in someone's life. I am inspired by my patients.

Another thing I like about cardiothoracic surgery is that there is hardly such a thing as a typical day. You never know what's going to roll through the door. In general, I start early in the morning, do rounds on the floor and the ICU and ensure my patients are progressing well through their hospital course. Shortly thereafter, I start operating and in a normal day, we'll do one to two cases. There is outpatient clinic interspersed with time in the operating room.

As a cardiothoracic surgeon, I get to surgically treat both heart (cardiac) and chest (thoracic) conditions. This involves not only cardiac valve, coronary bypass and aortic surgeries, but it also allows the opportunity to treat cancers and conditions of the chest and lungs. Because of this wide spectrum, it allows often times for collaboration of an integrated, multidisciplinary team of doctors and health care professionals to provide individualized care.

Cardiothoracic surgery is also advancing steadily. Innovations such as minimally invasive and robotic surgery, as well as new treatments for atrial fibrillation allow me to minimize downtime and maximize quality of life. And as a team, we get to say that we saved someone's life in a day's work. It is really incredible.

When it comes to caring for my patients, I try to put myself in their shoes. I like to treat patients like they are part of my own family. No one wants to have heart or lung surgery. It's often unplanned and for a life-threatening condition. As a result, patients and families are understandably apprehensive and anxious. It is my responsibility to treat the whole patient, heart and mind. I appreciate when people provide their time and attention to me and I extend the same courtesy to each one of my patients. I enjoy walking the patient through the process and addressing any questions or concerns they may have. I am detail oriented and involved in every step of care.

I genuinely care about my patients' well-being and their best interests. When we see each other, we are entering into a trusted pact to get them better — and my demeanor and care show that I do not take that privilege lightly.

Northbay Health Patient Stories
Mayo Clinic Partnership
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Clinical Interests
Aortic Surgery, Coronary Artery Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Provider Gender
Male
Language
English
Age Groups Seen
Adult 18+
Older Adult >65
Professional Memberships
Society of Thoracic SurgeonsAmerican Medical AssociationAmerican Board of SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery

Experience

Training

Loyola University Medical Center - GME

Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery), 2016

Keesler Medical Center Internal Medicine GME

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), 2014

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Internship, 2009

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Medical Education, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2008

Board Certifications

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2018

General Surgery

American Board of Surgery, 2015

Ratings & Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.8 out of 5
78 ratings, 19 reviews
4.8
Would you recommend this provider to your family and friends?
4.8
Did this provider listen carefully to you and show respect for what you had to say?
4.8
Did you trust this provider with your care?
4.8
Did this provider give you easy to understand information about your health and treatment plan?
4.8
Did this provider spend enough time with you?
1/19/2024

Yeah, I was just highly happy with talking to Dr. Pribyl. He came highly rated from my doctor up here in Redding, California that treated me before Dr. Nassir. I think between the two of them, they're going to resolve my issues here. I'm just very glad to have specialists that are so concerned and dedicated to their work. They explain everything just completely concise, Dr. Pribyl did, concise to what I was looking for. I'm going to be happy to see him in a couple weeks. Thank you.

1/12/2024

I trust Dr. Pribyl with my care

1/5/2024

Very caring. Listens. Went over all tests. Prepared. Took time to explain and alleviate fears/concerns.

1/5/2024

Great

11/10/2023

My visit was excellent. The information I received was excellent. The provider was very positive and very professional. I could not have asked for better.

Insurance Plans and Networks

Note: Questions about your health plan and NorthBay? Please visit Northbay.org/insurance or contact our health plan specialist, Kelly Rhoads-Poston at (707) 646-3280.

  • Aetna HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross HMO (specialty referral only)
  • Anthem MediBlue Access (PPO) Medicare Advantage
  • Anthem MediBlue Dual Access (PPO D-SNP)(Medicare/Medi-Cal)
  • Anthem Medical Local Preferred Provider Organization (LPPO). (Out-of-state Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO)
  • Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Brand New Day Medicare Advantage Plan (specialty referral only)
  • CalPERS: Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
  • CalPERS: PERS Platinum (PPO) and PERS Gold (PPO)