17 Results forCardiothoracic Surgery near Whittier, CA
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 17 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Whittier, CA with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 19 hospitals near Whittier, CA with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including Garfield Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center and PIH Health Whittier Hospital.
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Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery12462 Putnam St Ste 208Whittier, CA 906020.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Aaron Fowler, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery301 W Bastanchury Rd Ste 195Fullerton, CA 928358.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery9449 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 902426.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Li Poa, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery506 W Valley BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 917768.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Yousef Odeh, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery12462 Putnam St Ste 200Whittier, CA 906020.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Thomas Tzeng, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery9200 Colima Rd Ste 100Whittier, CA 906052.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Bassam Omari, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3680 E Imperial Hwy Ste 502Lynwood, CA 9026210.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Low wait times
- Explains conditions well
Dr. James Zalez, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery9449 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 902426.6 miles awayDr. Quang Vo, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery600 N Garfield Ave Ste 311Monterey Park, CA 917548.2 miles awayDr. Aziz Khan, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery9200 Colima Rd Ste 302Whittier, CA 906052.4 miles awayDr. Jose Spiwak, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3680 E Imperial Hwy Ste 502Lynwood, CA 9026210.0 miles awayDr. John Monu, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery9333 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 902426.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. William Foley I, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery100 E Valencia Mesa Dr Ste 211Fullerton, CA 928358.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Daniel Oh, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery2151 N Harbor Blvd Ste 3100Fullerton, CA 928358.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Jairo Espinosa, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery506 W Valley Blvd Ste 100San Gabriel, CA 917768.3 miles awayDr. Moon Ip, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery8841 Garvey AveRosemead, CA 917706.5 miles awayDr. Pedro Lee, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery9400 Rosecrans AveBellflower, CA 907067.6 miles away