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Learn more about Cardiothoracic Surgery and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Cardiothoracic Surgery
A thoracic surgeon specializes in the surgical care of people of all ages with conditions and diseases of the chest. The chest includes the heart, lungs, trachea (windpipe), esophagus, diaphragm, and chest wall. Thoracic surgeons treat a variety of diseases and conditions that require chest surgery, including heart disease, lung and esophagus cancer, chest trauma, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Thoracic surgeons are also called cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiac surgeons to emphasize heart surgery.
A thoracic surgeon typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about his or her condition including the surgical treatment and aftercare
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Performs a physical exam including evaluation of blood pressure and vital signs; weight; and the health of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Orders and evaluates diagnostic procedures, such as EKG, echocardiogram, and cardiac catheterization
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Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the major structures and organs in the chest
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Works closely with your primary care doctor, cardiologist, pulmonologist, and other specialists to provide optimal care
A thoracic surgeon may also be known by the following names: chest surgeon, lung surgeon, heart and lung surgeon, general thoracic surgeon, trauma surgeon, and cardiothoracic surgeon.
There are 15 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Vermont with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 9 hospitals in Vermont with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including University Of Vermont Medical Center, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital and Essentia Health-Fargo.
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Dr. Manisha Patel, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4750 E Galbraith Rd Ste 215Cincinnati, OH 45236Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Frank Ittleman, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2131 K St NW Ste 700Washington, DC 20037Dr. Bruce Leavitt, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mitchell Norotsky, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Low wait times
Dr. Ralph Bolman III, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401Dr. Hannah Kooperkamp, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401Dr. Richard Cochran, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216Dr. Constantinos Lovoulos, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401Dr. Donato Sisto, MD
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery24 Hospital AveDanbury, CT 06810Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Wynne Kirschbaum, PA
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery792 College Pkwy Ste 302Colchester, VT 05446Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Low wait times
Stephen Marcus, PA
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery111 Colchester Ave # 5Burlington, VT 05401Stephen Colmenero, PA
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery111 Colchester Ave # 5Burlington, VT 05401Dr. Monica McDonald, MD
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery900 W Clairemont AveEau Claire, WI 54701