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12 Results for Cardiothoracic Surgery near Springfield, IL


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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:

  • Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about his or her condition including the surgical treatment and aftercare

  • Performs a physical exam including evaluation of blood pressure and vital signs; weight; and the health of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels

  • Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications

  • Orders and evaluates diagnostic procedures, such as EKG, echocardiogram, and cardiac catheterization

  • Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the major structures and organs in the chest

  • 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 12 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Springfield, IL with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. There are 7 hospitals near Springfield, IL with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including HSHS St. John's Hospital, Memorial Medical Center and Fayette County Hospital.

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  • Dr. Christy
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    Dr. Jeffrey Christy, MD

    Cardiothoracic Surgery
    8 ratings
    0.4 mi
    619 E MASON ST Springfield, IL 62701
    (217) 717-3757
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Hospital Sisters Health System Call: (217) 718-5492
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  • Dr. Casillan
    featured

    Dr. Alfred Casillan, MD

    Cardiology
    Leave a review
    0.4 mi
    619 E MASON ST Springfield, IL 62701
    (217) 717-3757
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Hospital Sisters Health System Call: (217) 718-5492
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    • Dr. Stevens

      Dr. William Stevens, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      7 ratings
      0.4 mi
      619 E MASON ST Springfield, IL 62701
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Christy

      Dr. Jeffrey Christy, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      8 ratings
      0.4 mi
      619 E MASON ST Springfield, IL 62701
      (217) 717-3757
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Hospital Sisters Health System
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    • Dr. Crabtree

      Dr. Traves Crabtree, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      3 ratings
      0.9 mi
      315 W Carpenter St Springfield, IL 62702
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Pyle

      Dr. William Pyle, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      11 ratings
      0.4 mi
      619 E MASON ST Springfield, IL 62701
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Hazelrigg

      Dr. Stephen Hazelrigg, MD

      General Surgery
      7 ratings
      0.9 mi
      315 W Carpenter St Springfield, IL 62702
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Alfred Casillan, MD

      Cardiology
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      0.4 mi
      619 E MASON ST Springfield, IL 62701
      (217) 717-3757
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Hospital Sisters Health System
    • Dr. Carl Arentzen, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      1 rating
      0.4 mi
      619 E Mason St Ste 325 Springfield, IL 62701
    • Dr. James Rogers, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      1 rating
      0.7 mi
      710 S 2ND ST Springfield, IL 62704
    • Dr. Elvin Zook, MD

      Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
      3 ratings
      1 mi
      747 N Rutledge St Springfield, IL 62702
    • Dr. Michael Thomas, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      Leave a review
      0.9 mi
      701 N 1ST ST Springfield, IL 62702
    • Dr. Kevin Graham, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      0.4 mi
      619 E Mason St Ste 4p57 Springfield, IL 62701
    • Dr. Harry Wellons Jr, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      Leave a review
      0.4 mi
      800 E Carpenter St Springfield, IL 62702

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