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Dr. Richard A. Jonas, MD
- 111 Michigan Avenue Northwest
- Washington,
- District of Columbia
- 20010
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- Cardiac Surgery
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Washington, D.C. Information
Washington, D.C. is home to 1 practicing cardiac surgeon who has an office in the zip code 20010.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Washington, D.C. has a population of 550,521, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 cardiac surgeon for every 550,521 residents.
Cardiac Surgery Information
Description
Cardiac surgery involves surgery on the heart or heart valves. A cardiac surgeon performs heart surgery, also known as coronary artery bypass surgery, on patients who have heart disease or heart valve disorders. Reasons that may make heart surgery necessary are: coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, disease of the heart valves, or heart attack. Some heart conditions can cause permanent damage to the heart muscle, and can be fatal.