67 Results forCardiothoracic Surgery near Glen Ridge, NJ
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 67 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Glen Ridge, NJ with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 51 hospitals near Glen Ridge, NJ with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center.
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- 94 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 144Livingston, NJ 070395.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: ``I treat every patient as if they are my family``
- 201 Lyons Ave # G5Newark, NJ 071126.2 miles away
Biography: Dr. Enrique Saro-Servando, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist. Dr. Enrique Saro-Servando, MD is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
- 94 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 144Livingston, NJ 070395.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Biography: <p>Dr. Frederic Sardari is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at RWJBarnabas Health, and part of the Northern Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, operating out of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Sardari's current role is as Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and as Vice Chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Sardari received his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC; and he completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California. His areas of interest include Minimally-Invasive Valve Surgery, Trans-catheter Valve Replacement(TAVR); and the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. </p> <p>Dr. Sardari has been involved in overseas medical missions for many years. He has lectured and performed surgery in Latin America, China, and the Middle East. Prior to his current role, Dr. Sardari was Associate Staff Surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in Ohio. </p>
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Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery201 Lyons Ave # L5Newark, NJ 071126.2 miles awayDr. Marshall Jacobs, MD
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Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery20 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 076019.6 miles awayDr. Donald Jones, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery30 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 076019.7 miles awayDr. Saleem Khan, MD
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