8 Results forCardiothoracic Surgery near Reno, NV
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 8 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Reno, NV with an overall average rating of 4.8 stars. There are 9 hospitals near Reno, NV with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including Renown Regional Medical Center, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center and CAMC General Hospital.
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Dr. John Ganser, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery75 Pringle Way Ste 1002Reno, NV 895021.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Athan Roumanas, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery901 E 2nd St Ste 300Reno, NV 895020.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Joseph Brandl, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1500 E 2nd St Ste 300Reno, NV 895021.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Katherine Jones, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery901 E 2nd St Ste 300Reno, NV 895020.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Kimball Knackstedt, DO
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1155 Mill StReno, NV 895021.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Juan Lehoux, MD
Specialty: Congenital Cardiac Surgery85 Kirman Ave Ste 401Reno, NV 895020.8 miles awayDr. Theodore Pratt, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery6630 S McCarran Blvd Ste 202Reno, NV 895093.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kevin Linkus, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery6630 S McCarran Blvd Ste 202Reno, NV 895093.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well