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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 87 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Louisiana with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 48 hospitals in Louisiana with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including Ochsner Medical Center, Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center and Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.
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Dr. Richard Gitter, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1 Galleria Blvd Ste 100Metairie, LA 70001Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Victor Tedesco, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery155 Hospital Dr Ste 201Lafayette, LA 70503Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2 Dudley St Ste 470Providence, RI 02905Dr. David Allie, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery901 Wilson St Ste CLafayette, LA 70503Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. John Breaux, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery64040 Highway 434 Ste 101Lacombe, LA 70445Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Dr. William Boedefeld II, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery7777 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Patrick Parrino, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Robert Dewitt, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 200Lafayette, LA 70508Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Gregory Groglio, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery700 Gause Blvd Ste 103Slidell, LA 70458Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jose Mena, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1000 Ochsner Blvd Ste 2291Covington, LA 70433Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Azeem Khan, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2223 Quail Run Ste EBaton Rouge, LA 70808Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Richard Dearman, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 200Lafayette, LA 70508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Louis Hebert, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery64040 Highway 434 Ste 100Lacombe, LA 70445Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Joseph Lugo, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 2Lake Charles, LA 70601Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Timothy Danish, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 319Shreveport, LA 71105Dr. Harry Roach, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4228 Houma Blvd Ste 130Metairie, LA 70006Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Aditya Bansal, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Lauren Kane, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery601 5th St SSaint Petersburg, FL 33701Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Narongsak Boonswang, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery801 5th StSioux City, IA 51101Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Sarah Ahmad, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery312 Grammont St Ste 410Monroe, LA 71201Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Eugene Kukuy, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3715 Prytania St Ste 400New Orleans, LA 70115Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Carl Rigby, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery7777 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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- Employs friendly staff
Dr. David Pennywell, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1501 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michael Brothers, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4228 Houma Blvd Ste 130Metairie, LA 70006Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Hamm, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 5CShreveport, LA 71103Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Tod Engelhardt, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4228 Houma Blvd Ste 300Metairie, LA 70006Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jared Gilmore, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery604 N Acadia Rd Ste 409Thibodaux, LA 70301Dr. Curtis Prejean Jr, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 5CShreveport, LA 71103Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Raju Thomas, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1430 Tulane Ave # 42New Orleans, LA 70112Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Michael Hines, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Carmen Tugulan, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4755 Ogletown Stanton RdNewark, DE 19718Dr. Randall Juleff, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4080 Lonesome Rd Ste AMandeville, LA 70448Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dustin Gross, NP
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery503 McMillan Rd Fl 2West Monroe, LA 71291Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Louis Benjamin III, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3330 Masonic DrAlexandria, LA 71301Dr. Charles Everson, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N703Marrero, LA 70072Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Laurence Hiller, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3BShreveport, LA 71103Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Gary Jones, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3311 Prescott Rd Ste 202Alexandria, LA 71301Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Tommie Granger, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery301 4th St Ste 4Alexandria, LA 71301Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Ronald Kober, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery641 DOCTOR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DRLake Charles, LA 70601Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Richard Williams, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery301 4th St Ste 4Alexandria, LA 71301Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. V Antoine Keller, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery8888 Summa Ave Ste 300Baton Rouge, LA 70809Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Mark Awolesi, MD
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Brian Pettiford, MD
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery900 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Care Philosophy: To provide consistent cutting edge and compassionate care to patients when they need it the most.
Dr. Vyas Rao, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1501 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103Dr. David Greenhouse, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121Dr. Gamal Marey, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433Dr. Benjamin Peeler, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Shafi Mohamed, MD
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Mohamad Allam, MD
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery155 Hospital Dr Ste 201Lafayette, LA 70503Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kerry Paape, MD
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery900 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: Dr. Paape is board-certified in general and thoracic surgery by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Her clinical expertise includes coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, surgery of the chest and lungs, and vascular surgery. Dr. Paape enjoys getting to know her patients and building long-lasting relationships with them. She believes in a team approach that encompasses the entire Owensboro cardiology family working together for their patients.
Dr. Syed Mehmood, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 5CShreveport, LA 71103Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Mull, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 5CShreveport, LA 71103Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Emily Verges Cassidy, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 105Baton Rouge, LA 70808Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Catherine Benoit, PA-C
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121Dr. Michael Castine, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery120 Ochsner Blvd Ste 160Gretna, LA 70056Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Walter Bringaze III, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1000Baton Rouge, LA 70808Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. John Pigott III, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1430 Tulane Ave # 48New Orleans, LA 70112Dr. James Tubb Jr, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3800 Houma Blvd Ste 205Metairie, LA 70006Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ferenc Korompai, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery309 Jackson StMonroe, LA 71201Dr. Milon Karmakar, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery510 E Stoner AveShreveport, LA 71101Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Nicholas Dean LeBlanc, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 105Baton Rouge, LA 70808Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Mitchell Lirtzman, MD
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery155 Hospital Dr Ste 201Lafayette, LA 70503Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well