Dr. Peter M. Pavlina, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Introduction

Patient/Medical Philosophy:
I am devoted to providing expert surgical care that is tempered with a genuine concern for the patient's health

Personal Facts:: Male; Years Since Graduation: 26; Practice Member Since: 1989.; Current Title: President
Physician Website:: http://www.ketteringcardio.com
Professional Appointments:: Director of Cardiac Sugery, Kettering Memorial Hospital
Television:: 2006 Mystery Diagnosis http://www.discoveryhealth.com; 2006 Mystery Diagnosis http://www.discoveryhealth.com
Professional Affiliations/ Memberships:: 1989 Member, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Provides Patients with Access to a Nurse:: Yes

Physician Treats:: Cardiac (heart) disease, Aortic valve stenosis, Mitral insufficiency, Mitral valve regurgitation, Carotid artery disease, Lung cancer, Aortic (heart) aneurysms
Physician Performs:: Cardiothoracic surgery, Aortic (heart valve) surgery, Carotid surgery, Mitral valve repair, Aortic (heart) aneurysm repair, Lung resection, Maze procedure
Shares Call with:: Dr. Thomas J. Merle , Dr. Karl J. Borsody, Dr. Bruce H. Rank

Health Plan/Other

Accepts Medicare:: Yes

Accepts Medicaid:: Yes

Accepting New Patients:: Yes

Experience/Training

Specialties^*

Cardiothoracic Surgery
(HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Pavlina is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery)

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Medical School:: Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN, 1982
Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN, 1982

Internship:: Indiana University Medical Center Indianapolis, IN, 1983
Indiana University Medical Center Indianapolis, IN, 1983

Residency:: Indiana University Medical Center Indianapolis, IN, 1987
Indiana University Medical Center Indianapolis, IN, 1987

Participates in Clinical Trials:: No

Performance

Procedure	Number per Year (Approximate)
Cardiothoracic surgery	—
Aortic (heart valve) surgery	—
Carotid surgery	—
Mitral valve repair	—
Aortic (heart) aneurysm repair	—
Lung resection	—
Maze procedure	—

Scheduling

Average time to get a new patient appointment:	10 days
Average time for existing patient to get an appointment:	7 days
Average wait room time:	30 minutes
Average number of patients seen in a day:	20

Disciplinary Actions*

HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards. HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Peter M Pavlina as of 06/25/2008
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.

Malpractice History

HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for Dr. Peter M Pavlina in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Patient Experience**

Practice Information

Kettering Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons, Inc.

http://www.ketteringcardio.com

Description of practice:: Our practice specializes in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. We are the only heart surgeon group dedicated to Kettering Medical Center. Our surgeons are highly skilled and qualified and our reputation for outstanding patient outcomes has consistently ranked us among the best programs in the area. We offer experienced, compassionate care and truly have the patients best interest at HEART.

All physicians at this practice:: Karl J. Borsody, Thomas J. Merle, Bruce H. Rank

Office Location:

Kettering Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons, Inc.

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3533 Southern Boulevard

Kettering, OH 45429

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Office Information:
Physicians At This Office:

Karl J. Borsody, Thomas J. Merle, Peter M. Pavlina, Bruce H. Rank

Office Hours:

	Monday:	9:00 am-5:00 pm
	Tuesday:	9:00 am-5:00 pm
	Wednesday:	9:00 am-5:00 pm
	Thursday:	9:00 am-5:00 pm
	Friday:	9:00 am-5:00 pm
	Saturday:	Closed
	Sunday:	Closed

Holiday Office Closures:: New Years Day Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas

Office Parking Instructions/Fees:: Free parking in outside lot next to Physician's Office Building

Office Public Transportation Information:: On the RTA bus route

Office Coordinator:: Kristine Wilson

Payment Methods:: Visa, Master Card, Cash, Check

Payment Policy:: Copays are subject to a $25.00 fee if not paid at time of service. All other bills are due in full upon receipt, subject to insurance processing.