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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 144 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Tennessee with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 76 hospitals in Tennessee with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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- 2400 Patterson St Ste 215Nashville, TN 372031.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Denis Gilmore graduated cum laude with his B.S. in Chemistry and Molecular Biology from Vanderbilt University before attending medical school at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland where he received his M.D., M.B., B.Ch., and BAO, graduating with high honors. He then completed his internship and residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School and attended Vanderbilt University for his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery. In his free time, Dr. Gilmore enjoys spending time with his family and playing sports with his two sons.
- 3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 500Nashville, TN 372075.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Biography: Dr. Lifford Lee Lancaster, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist. He is 70 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Lifford Lee Lancaster, MD is affiliated with Tristar Skyline Medical Center.
Dr. James Headrick, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2108 E 3rd St Ste 300Chattanooga, TN 37404Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Care Philosophy: In accordance with my Cardiac-Thoracic training at Mayo Clinic I have always practiced with the Clinic?s motto close to my heart, ?the patient?s interest is the best and only interest to be considered.? Illness weighs heavy on the patient, affecting al
Dr. V Seenu Reddy, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2400 Patterson St Ste 307Nashville, TN 37203Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Reddy is a native of Alabama. He graduated from Amherst College with magna cum laude honors in Neuroscience. He earned his Medical Doctorate from The University of Alabama School of Medicine with Clinical Honors. He then served his internship and completed a residency in General Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. While there, he was Chair of the Housestaff Council and served on the Medical Center Medical Board as well as the Medical Center Alumni Boards. He then went on to receive his training in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Emory University Medical Center in Atlanta, GA. While there, he served on the ACGME Board of Directors. He completed an additional fellowship in advanced endovascular surgery in the Vascular Surgery Division at Emory University. In addition, Dr. Reddy holds an MBA with an emphasis on healthcare. He received this degree with Honors from The Owen School of Management at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Reddy then went on to join the faculty of The University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio for six years. While there, he was Director of Thoracic Aortic Surgery, Head of Cardiac Surgery at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center and the Associate Residency Program Director. He served on multiple national committees in his specialty and has authored over a dozen book chapters and 30 clinical and basic science papers in the surgical literature. He is Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery. He joined the Tristar Cardiovascular Surgery practice at Centennial Medical Center in 2011. He is married and has two children.
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Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2400 Patterson St Ste 307Nashville, TN 37203Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: My care philosophy is embodied within 3 principles: 1) Never offer an operation or procedure to a patient that you would not offer to your own family. 2) Only offer patients operations or procedures - let the patient and his/her family decide what treat
Dr. Ward Houck, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 410Murfreesboro, TN 37129Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jeffrey Gibson, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2400 Patterson St Ste 307Nashville, TN 37203Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: I treat patients the way I would want to be treated. I want a surgeon who is always improving their practice, and providing better care. I want a surgeon to respect me and my time, and to recognize that he or she will eventually be the patient.
Dr. Bao-Thuy Hoang, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2341 McCallie Ave Ste 403Chattanooga, TN 37404Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: Dr. Bao-Thuy Hoang believes in providing comprehensive and individualized healthcare to each patient and their families. He uses a team approach to his perioperative care and operations. Taken from his mentors and training, he strives to provide the highest level of care possible for all of his patients.
Dr. Lifford Lee Lancaster, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 500Nashville, TN 37207Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Chandrashekhar Ramaiah, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4230 Harding Pike Ste 530Nashville, TN 37205Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ashish Shah, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1215 21st Ave SNashville, TN 37232Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. H Frank Todd III, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2400 Patterson St Ste 307Nashville, TN 37203Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: Patient and family centered. I prefer to be overly transparent about expectations and plans prior to surgery, and I like to discuss all potential options including nonsurgical options. I work closely with my cardiology team members and prefer a heart team approach. I am a strong advocate of enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery and push for resources to help patients return to a normal life as quickly as possibly after surgery. I am from Nashville, and this is my home. I strive to push our team to make our systems work to improve the patient experience because cardiac surgery can be a difficult journey for patients and family
Dr. Eric Lambright, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3601 Hillsboro PikeNashville, TN 37215Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Evelio Rodriguez, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4230 Harding Pike Ste 530Nashville, TN 37205Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Harvey Garrett, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery6029 Walnut Grove Rd Ste 401Memphis, TN 38120Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Duc Nguyen, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2400 Patterson St Ste 307Nashville, TN 37203Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Duc Q. Nguyen, MD, earned his medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed a general surgery residency at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota and a cardiothoracic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed fellowship training in mechanical assist devices and heart and lung transplantation at the Heart, Lung and Esophageal Surgery Institute at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Prior to joining TriStar Cardiovascular Surgery, Dr. Nguyen served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Nguyen is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is an internationally recognized expert in minimally invasive coronary/hybrid revascularization and mechanical assist devices. He specializes in the treatment of aneurysms, aortic valve replacement surgery, arrhythmia ablation, cardiac transplant , cardiopulmonary transplantation, coronary artery bypass surgery, coronary artery bypass surgery – off pump , endoscopic coronary artery bypass, heart failure/heart transplant, mitral stenosis and myocardial infarction.
Dr. Sean Jordan, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260Knoxville, TN 37920Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Joseph Wizorek, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery301 21st Ave N Ste 101Nashville, TN 37203Dr. Raymond Dieter, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260Knoxville, TN 37920Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Mark Tedder, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4230 Harding Pike Ste 530Nashville, TN 37205Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ashok Babu, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4230 Harding Pike Ste 530Nashville, TN 37205Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Timothy Powell, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery406 N Whitney Ave Ste 5Cookeville, TN 38501Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Clayton Kaiser, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4230 Harding Pike Ste 530Nashville, TN 37205Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Stephen Martin, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2341 McCallie Ave Ste 403Chattanooga, TN 37404Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits.
Dr. William Walker, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery10810 Parkside Dr Ste 208Knoxville, TN 37934Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jonathan Nesbitt, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1313 21st Ave SNashville, TN 37232Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Thomas Gaines, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260Knoxville, TN 37920Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Melissa Levack, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3601 21st Ave SNashville, TN 37215Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Billy Parsons, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery406 N Whitney Ave Ste 5Cookeville, TN 38501Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jordan Henry Hoffman, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery12605 E 16th AveAurora, CO 80045Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Larry Shears, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery979 E 3rd St Ste 520Chattanooga, TN 37403Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Tarek Absi, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1215 21st Ave S Ste 5209MCENashville, TN 37232Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Greenfield, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWYKingsport, TN 37660Dr. Jeffrey Poynter, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery979 E 3rd St Ste 520Chattanooga, TN 37403Dr. Robert Wilson, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery228 W 4th St Ste 301Cookeville, TN 38501Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. William McMaster Jr, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3601 Hillsboro PikeNashville, TN 37215Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Alim Khandekar, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1325 Eastmoreland Ave Ste 220Memphis, TN 38104Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Amber Edwards, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4230 Harding Pike Ste 530Nashville, TN 37205Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Aaron Hoffman, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1840 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 405Murfreesboro, TN 37129Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Eric Sievers, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery27 Medical Center Dr # AJackson, TN 38301Dr. Matthew Bacchetta, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery161 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Petros Leinonen, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1819 Clinch Ave Ste 110Knoxville, TN 37916Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. John Evans, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 319Shreveport, LA 71105Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Grayson Wheatley, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3401 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19140Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. George Schuchmann, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2001 Laurel Ave Ste 204Knoxville, TN 37916Dr. Caitlin Demarest, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1301 Medical Center DrNashville, TN 37232Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Anthony Palazzo, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery310 N State of Franklin Rd Ste 101Johnson City, TN 37604Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Bryan Helsel, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery310 N State of Franklin Rd Ste 101Johnson City, TN 37604Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. William Hall, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery9125 Cross Park Dr Ste 200Knoxville, TN 37923Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Richard Carter, DO
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWYKingsport, TN 37660Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Matthew Danter, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4000 Cambridge StKansas City, KS 66160Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michael Maggart, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery9125 Cross Park Dr Ste 200Knoxville, TN 37923Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Employs friendly staff
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Ben Barton, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260Knoxville, TN 37920Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Carlo Martinez, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery9125 Cross Park Dr Ste 200Knoxville, TN 37923Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Eric Grogan, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 1710Nashville, TN 37232Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michelle Ellis, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery406 N Whitney Ave Ste 5Cookeville, TN 38501Dr. Allen Wilcox Jr, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery301 21st Ave N Ste 101Nashville, TN 37203Dr. Stanley Gall, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWYKingsport, TN 37660Dr. Marcus Williams, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1 Medical Park Blvd Ste 458WBristol, TN 37620Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Danjing Zhao, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWYKingsport, TN 37660Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Charles Drummond, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery315 NW Atlantic StTullahoma, TN 37388Dr. Norbert Baumgartner, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery9125 Cross Park Dr Ste 200Knoxville, TN 37923Dr. Anthony Holden, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3950 New Covington Pike Ste 290Memphis, TN 38128Dr. Darryl Weiman, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery10810 Parkside Dr Ste 208Knoxville, TN 37934