11 Results forCardiothoracic Surgery near Cape Girardeau, MO
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 11 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Cape Girardeau, MO with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 8 hospitals near Cape Girardeau, MO with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including Saint Francis Medical Center, Southeast Hospital and Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
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Dr. B Justin Kim, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3250 Gordonville Rd Ste 358Cape Girardeau, MO 637031.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Dr. James Miller, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3250 Gordonville Rd Ste 358Cape Girardeau, MO 637031.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3250 Gordonville Rd Ste 358Cape Girardeau, MO 637031.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Paul Robison, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1723 Broadway St Ste 210Cape Girardeau, MO 637010.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. George Berberian, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1723 Broadway St Ste 210Cape Girardeau, MO 637010.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Ulfur Gudjonsson, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1723 Broadway St Ste 210Cape Girardeau, MO 637010.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Patients found trustworthy
Jenna Jackson
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3250 Gordonville Rd Ste 358Cape Girardeau, MO 637031.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. John Wiggans, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3250 Gordonville Rd Ste 358Cape Girardeau, MO 637031.4 miles awayDr. Chad Stasik, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery3250 Gordonville Rd Ste 358Cape Girardeau, MO 637031.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Bruce Jones, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery3250 Gordonville Rd Ste 358Cape Girardeau, MO 637031.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. James Ramsey, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1834 Broadway StCape Girardeau, MO 637010.7 miles away