Dr. David Underhill, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 64
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Dr. David Underhill, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Waterbury, CT and has been practicing for 33 years. He graduated from Univ Of Vt Coll Of Med in 1980 and specializes in cardiothoracic surgery.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Cigna
- EmblemHealth
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Aortic Valve Surgery
very high
more than 95% of peers
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
very high
more than 94% of peers
Pericardial Disease
very high
more than 90% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Thoracic Cardiovascular SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery*
44 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Benign Tumor
- Cancer
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Coronary Artery Dissection
- Empyema
- Endocarditis
- Esophageal Diseases
- Heart Disease
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Septal Defect
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Thrombosis
- Vascular Disease
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45 Procedures
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
- Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Endovascular Repair of Aorta
- Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
- Esophageal Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Heart Defect Repair
- Heart Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Impella Device
- Lobectomy, Open
- Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Maze Procedure
- Mitral Valve Surgery
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Open Thymectomy
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Pulmonary Valve Surgery
- Segmentectomy, Open
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
- Tracheal Surgery
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Tricuspid Valve Surgery
- Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Ventricular Assist Device
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Connecticut.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Univ Of Vt Coll Of MedMedical School | Graduated 1980
- Tufts New England Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1981
- Tufts New England Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed
- Natl Heart/Lung BloodFellowship Hospital | Completed 1985
- University Of Michigan HospitalsFellowship Hospital | Completed 1989
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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- 10 – 15 minutes
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Underhill accepts 10 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- AnthemPathway X Ind PPO Direct Access CT
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of LouisianaBlueConnect HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsPreferred Blue PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- EmblemHealthHealth Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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