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Dr. Jack Messina, MD

  • 1550 Lakeland Hills Boulevard
  • Lakeland,
  • Florida
  • 33805

Specialties

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • General Surgery
Gender
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Dr. Lawrence Sowka, MD

  • 1 Lake Hollingsworth Drive
  • Lakeland,
  • Florida
  • 33803

Specialties

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • General Surgery
Gender
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Dr. William Marshall, MD

  • 2025 Clubhouse Road
  • Lakeland,
  • Florida
  • 33813

Specialties

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
Gender
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Lakeland Information

Lakeland, Florida is home to 3 practicing cardiothoracic surgeons who have offices in 1 county and 3 zip codes, including zip codes 33813, 33805, and 33803.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Lakeland has a population of 88,713, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 cardiothoracic surgeon for every 29,571 residents.

Florida Information

Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital. Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864. Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18 and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.

Cardiothoracic Surgery Information

Description

Cardiothoracic Surgery refers to operations that treat diseases affecting the heart (cardio) and lungs (thoracic).

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Mesothelioma, lung cancer, Aortic aneurysm, thymoma, Congenital heart disease, pectus excavatum, cardiovascular disease, lung disease, Esophageal carcinoma, Chest wall tumors, Malignant pleural effusions, thoracic neoplasms, Pulmonary metastases, esophageal diseases, and Tracheal tumors.

Procedures Performed

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Lobectomy, Ventricular assist device, Mediastinoscopy, lung transplantation, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Mitral valve repair, lung volume reduction, mitral valve replacement, Heart Transplantation, Aortic dissection, arrhythmia surgery, Ventricular Restoration (Dor Procedure), Miniminally invasive surgery (MIS), Video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS), Bullectomy, and thoracic aorta repairs.

Tests Performed

To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including biopsy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), x-ray, Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Upper GI (Barium Swallow), and physicial examination.

 
 

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