9 Results forCardiothoracic Surgery near Sarasota, FL
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 9 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Sarasota, FL with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. There are 4 hospitals near Sarasota, FL with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including Sarasota Memorial Hospital, HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital and Shorepoint Health Venice.
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- 5304 4TH AVENUE CIR EBradenton, FL 3420811 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Care Philosophy: ``Focused on care`` are words to live by for the surgeons Riverview Cardiac Surgery. To us, the phrase means caring for our patients before and after - not just during - their surgeries. When choosing Riverview Cardiac Surgery you can be sure that our surgeons take pride in taking care of people as people, not just patients.
- 315 75th St WBradenton, FL 3420912 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Biography: Robert Ferguson, MD, is a Board-Certified Thoracic Surgeon caringfor patients in Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte counties in Florida andsurrounding areas. Dr. Ferguson's expertise is in advanced robotic surgeryand special clinical interests in lung cancer, tumors of the mediastinum,tumors and injuries of the chest wall as well as complex infections of thechest and mediastinum.Dr. Ferguson earned his Medical Degree from Virginia CommonwealthUniversity and completed his residency at Medical College of Virginia Hospitals(Virginia Commonwealth University). He received his Fellowship trainingin Cardiothoracic Surgery from University of Texas Southwestern.
- 5304 4TH AVENUE CIR EBradenton, FL 3420811 miles away
Care Philosophy: My relationship with my patients, is build with time, attentiveness and delivered with competency and care. My goal is to inprove the length and quality of life of my patients.
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Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303Sarasota, FL 342391.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Paul Vesco, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303Sarasota, FL 342391.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303Sarasota, FL 342391.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jeffrey Sell, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303Sarasota, FL 342391.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Thomas Kelly, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303Sarasota, FL 342391.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Atiq Rehman, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303Sarasota, FL 342391.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jonathan Fong, MD
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303Sarasota, FL 342391.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Michael Levy, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2401 University Pkwy Ste 203Sarasota, FL 342433.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Bryan Smith, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery5741 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 320Sarasota, FL 342335.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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