14 Results forCardiothoracic Surgery near Akron, OH
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 14 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Akron, OH with an overall average rating of 4.7 stars. There are 11 hospitals near Akron, OH with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including Akron General Medical Center, Summa Health System - Akron Campus and Akron City Hospital.
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Dr. Joseph Lahorra, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1 Akron General Ave # 3500Akron, OH 443071.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: <p>Joseph A. Lahorra, MD, is Staff Cardiothoracic Surgeon in the Cleveland Clinic Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Lahorra has a special interest in adult cardiothoracic surgery, including coronary artery bypass, aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement and surgery of the lungs, esophagus and mediastinum.</p> <p>Dr. Lahorra is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians.</p> <p>A Cleveland native, Dr. Lahorra graduated from Orange High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts at Tufts University where he graduated summa cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his residency in general surgery at University Hospitals of Cleveland. As the Dudley P. Allen Surgical Scholar, he completed a research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. He received his cardiothoracic surgical training at the University of Michigan. After completing his training in 1997, Dr. Lahorra joined the staff of the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center in 2000.</p>
Dr. Robert Debski, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery201 5th St NE Ste 8Barberton, OH 442036.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery75 Arch St Ste 412Akron, OH 443040.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Robert Netzley, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery400 Wabash Ave Ste 3500Akron, OH 443071.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. Patrick Stocker, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1 Akron General Ave # 3500Akron, OH 443071.0 miles awayDr. James Brockett, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1 Akron General AveAkron, OH 443071.0 miles awayDr. Nkem Aziken, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery75 Arch St Ste 302Akron, OH 443040.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Maureen Cheung, DO
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery75 Arch St Ste 302Akron, OH 443040.8 miles awayDr. Robert Kamienski, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery224 W Exchange St Ste 300Akron, OH 443020.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Eric Espinal, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery75 Arch St Ste 302Akron, OH 443040.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Cristian Baeza, MD
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery3800 Embassy PkwyAkron, OH 443338.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Kevin Mayor, MD
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery75 Arch St Ste 302Akron, OH 443040.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Michael Spector, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1 Perkins SqAkron, OH 443080.7 miles awayDr. Michael Oddi, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery400 Wabash AveAkron, OH 443071.0 miles away