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Thoracic surgery, or cardiothoracic surgery, is performed in the thorax, or chest area. A thoracic or cardiothoracic surgeon may perform surgery on the heart, lungs, valves or other organ in the thorax area. Surgeries performed in the thorax area include: lung surgery, heart surgery (coronary artery bypass), valve replacement, lung transplantation or heart transplantation.
Professional Experience
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
American College of Surgeons Fellow
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Diplomate
Travis County Medical Society
Awards and Honors
1987, Physician of the Year at Brackenridge Hospital *
1993, Physician of the Year by the Travis County Medical Society *
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