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If you don't cancel your membership within the 14-day trial period, you will be billed $9.95 for each month that you continue your membership.
You may cancel your trial membership any time within 14 days of enrollment without charge.
Frequent communication and direct physician, patient and family interaction is essential in order to assess expectations, explain the most appropriate treatment options and discuss expected outcomes.*
State License Information
Licensed in West Virginia, January 12, 1998 through June 30, 2004
Licensed in New York
What is Thoracic Surgery?
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 Medical Association (1997)
American College of Surgeons Fellow (2000)
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (2001)
Participation in Clinical Trials
Yes*
Radio
July 1999,
Innovations in Cardiac Surgery,
WKQU, Pittsburgh
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Feb, 1998,
Minimally Invasive Open Heart Surgery,
WKQU, Pittsburgh
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