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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 16 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in South Dakota with an overall average rating of 4.7 stars. There are 14 hospitals in South Dakota with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota, Sanford Usd Medical Center and Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center.
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Dr. Paul Meyer, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4520 W 69TH STSioux Falls, SD 57108Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Tommy Reynolds, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4520 W 69TH STSioux Falls, SD 57108Need a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4520 W 69TH STSioux Falls, SD 57108Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. John Aita, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4545 Cordata Pkwy Ste 2Bellingham, WA 98226Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. John Grehan, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery225 Smith Ave N Ste 400Saint Paul, MN 55102Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Keung Ung, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1301 W 18th StSioux Falls, SD 57105Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Verlyn Nykamp, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1301 W 18th StSioux Falls, SD 57105Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kalyan Vunnamadala, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery353 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD 57701Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Maziarz, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1301 W 18th StSioux Falls, SD 57105Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Peter Moy, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4150 5th StRapid City, SD 57701Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Octavio Pajaro, MD
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery2002 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Charan Mungara, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery353 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD 57701Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Peter Andreone, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4520 W 69TH STSioux Falls, SD 57108Dr. Marc Schechter, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2501 W 22nd StSioux Falls, SD 57105Dr. Theodore Roman, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery317 Main StEagle Butte, SD 57625Luyando Kalembo
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4709 S Oxbow Ave Apt 120Sioux Falls, SD 57106