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Learn more about Cardiothoracic Surgery and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Cardiothoracic Surgery
A thoracic surgeon specializes in the surgical care of people of all ages with conditions and diseases of the chest. The chest includes the heart, lungs, trachea (windpipe), esophagus, diaphragm, and chest wall. Thoracic surgeons treat a variety of diseases and conditions that require chest surgery, including heart disease, lung and esophagus cancer, chest trauma, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Thoracic surgeons are also called cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiac surgeons to emphasize heart surgery.
A thoracic surgeon typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about his or her condition including the surgical treatment and aftercare
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Performs a physical exam including evaluation of blood pressure and vital signs; weight; and the health of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Orders and evaluates diagnostic procedures, such as EKG, echocardiogram, and cardiac catheterization
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Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the major structures and organs in the chest
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Works closely with your primary care doctor, cardiologist, pulmonologist, and other specialists to provide optimal care
A thoracic surgeon may also be known by the following names: chest surgeon, lung surgeon, heart and lung surgeon, general thoracic surgeon, trauma surgeon, and cardiothoracic surgeon.
There are 23 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Idaho with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. There are 19 hospitals in Idaho with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and Portneuf Medical Center.
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Dr. Julio Vasquez, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery777 Hospital WayPocatello, ID 83201Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Matthew Schoolfield, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery333 N 1st St Ste 280Boise, ID 83702Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Edward Setser, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3200 Channing Way Ste 205Idaho Falls, ID 83404Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: Serve each patient with compassion, kindness, loyalty and respect, with a commitment to offer care that will improve the lives of those I treat.
On staff atEastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.Dr. Mandya Vishwanath, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2003 Kootenai Health Way Ste 300Coeur D Alene, ID 83814Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Benedict Taylor, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery6140 W Curtisian Ave Ste 100Boise, ID 83704Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Leland Siwek, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2003 Kootenai Health Way Ste 300Coeur D Alene, ID 83814Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Steven Huerd, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery333 N 1st St Ste 280Boise, ID 83702Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Andrew Forbes, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery333 N 1st St Ste 280Boise, ID 83702Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Joyce, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3200 Channing Way Ste 205Idaho Falls, ID 83404Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: By implementing the newest technologies and minimally invasive treatments, Dr. Joyce approaches every patient with a customized plan to meet the unique goals and challenges that each condition presents. Patient safety, durability of the treatment effect, and rapid return to normal activity represent the overarching themes in crafting this strategy.
On staff atEastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.Dr. David Stuesse, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery333 N 1st St Ste 280Boise, ID 83702Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jacob Delarosa, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery777 Hospital WayPocatello, ID 83201Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Steven Schwartz, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery15215 National Ave Ste 103Los Gatos, CA 95032Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michael Denyer, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2184 Channing WayIdaho Falls, ID 83404Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Tori Lennox, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2003 Kootenai Health Way Ste 300Coeur D Alene, ID 83814Dr. Donald Holbert, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2003 Kootenai Health Way Ste 300Coeur D Alene, ID 83814Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Fernando Riveron, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery6140 W Curtisian Ave Ste 100Boise, ID 83704Dr. Andrew Mesher, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery333 N 1st St Ste 280Boise, ID 83702Dr. Ashley Morgan, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery333 N 1st St Ste 280Boise, ID 83702Dr. Kai Ihnken, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2003 Kootenai Health Way Ste 300Coeur D Alene, ID 83814Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Gregory Hodson, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2860 Channing Way Ste 102Idaho Falls, ID 83404Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Craig Olsen, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery190 E Bannock StBoise, ID 83712Dr. Jack Leonard, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2003 Kootenai Health Way Ste 300Coeur D Alene, ID 83814Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Samantha Benfield, FNP-C
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery6140 W Curtisian AveBoise, ID 83704Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff