Dr. Francis Sutter, DO
Cardiothoracic Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 68
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Dr. Francis Sutter, DO is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Wynnewood, PA and has been practicing for 40 years. He graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976 and specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, and more.
Main Line Cardiothoracic Surgeons
100 E Lancaster Ave Ste 280
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 896-9255
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerihealth
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Capital Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Geisinger Health Plan
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
very high
more than 99% of peers
Port Placements or Replacements
very high
more than 96% of peers
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
high
more than 83% of peers
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3 Specialties
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- General Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Thoracic Cardiovascular SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery*
34 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Benign Tumor
- Cancer
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Coronary Artery Dissection
- Empyema
- Endocarditis
- Esophageal Diseases
- Heart Disease
- Lung Cancer
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Pericardial Disease
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Septal Defect
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Thrombosis
- Vascular Disease
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32 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
- Arterial Catheterization With Robotic Assistance
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass With Robotic Assistance
- Coronary Cathertization With Robotic Assistance
- Esophageal Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Heart Defect Repair
- Heart Surgery
- Impella Device
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mitral Valve Surgery
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Thoracentesis
- Tracheal Surgery
- Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Background Check
Malpractice Claims not available
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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
- Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1976
- Parkview HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1977
- Parkview HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1978
- Thomas Jefferson University HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1986
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Francis Sutter, DO
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Dr. Sutter is wonderful! He tells it like it is; he keeps his word; he talks to you as long as you need; he gives you his cell phone number! It was worth travelling from California to Philadelphia for surgery by Dr. Sutter; Trust me, I did a whole lot of research before making the decision.
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1Richard Shuldiner, OD in Corona, CA – Apr 23, 2018
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It has been a year since Dr Sutter performed triple bypass surgery on me . I am probably in the best shape of my life today and I am about to turn 65 .
Besides being a gifted surgeon , he a most caring and professional physician.
I thank God every day that I was fortunate to cross paths with him ....Read More
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1Michael Naab – May 07, 2017
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On December 20th 2012 Dr. SUTTER did bypass surgery using the DaVinci robot. He called me the night before at 8 PM to tell me to have a good night and not to worry. "I will take good care of you " he said. He is one in a million and i am gratedul he operated on me. Have been fine for 4 years so...Read More
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4Tony fordiani in Exeter, Pa – Dec 01, 2016
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Sutter accepts 10 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS IISelect
- AmerihealthPersonal Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Capital Blue Cross
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Coventry Health CareCoventry Health America PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MultiPlanPHCS Network PPO
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