Dr. Kumar practices
Cardiothoracic Surgery,
Critical Care Surgery,
General Surgery,
and Thoracic Surgery
in
Santa Rosa, California,
and Patchogue, New York.
Dr. Surya Kumar
graduated
with an MD 29 years ago.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Gender
Male
Education
Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available
in the Detailed Report.
Years Since Graduation
29
Five-Star Recognition
HealthGrades Recognized and Five-Star designations are available in the Detailed Report.
State License Information
Licensed in California, July 31, 1998 through May 31, 2010
Licensed in New York
What is Cardiothoracic Surgery?
Cardiothoracic surgery involves the heart and other areas within the chest. A cardiothoracic or thoracic surgeon provides care for patients with diseases within the chest area. This encompasses treating heart disease and abnormalities of the heart’s vessels and valves, lung cancer, tumors within the chest area, diseases of the diaphragm, chest injuries, and trachea and airway problems. Thoracic surgeons have exceptional knowledge of diagnostic and surgical techniques and physiology of the heart, lungs and respiratory system.