Dr. Paul Vesco Sr, MD
Thoracic Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 47
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Dr. Paul Vesco Sr, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Sarasota, FL and has been practicing for 10 years. He graduated from University Of Kentucky in 1997 and specializes in thoracic surgery and cardiac surgery.
First Physicians Group
1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 917-8791
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Humana
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
very high
more than 99% of peers
Decortication and Pleurectomy
very high
more than 98% of peers
Lung Cancer
very high
more than 98% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Vesco Sr "First Physicians Group of Sarasota, a medical group practice part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, is committed to providing the highest quality health care to our patients in the communities we serve."
2 Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery
- Cardiac Surgery
3 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Thoracic Cardiovascular SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery*
- Thoracic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery*
23 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Benign Tumor
- Cancer
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Empyema
- Endocarditis
- Heart Tumors, Benign
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Mediastinal Tumors, Malignant
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Thrombosis
- Thymomas
33 Procedures
- Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
- Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Heart Defect Repair
- Heart Surgery
- Lobectomy of Lung With Robotic Assistance
- Lobectomy, Open
- Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open
- Lung Removal, Open
- Lung Resection
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Maze Procedure
- Mitral Valve Surgery
- Open Thymectomy
- Partial Lobectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Pulmonary Valve Surgery
- Resection of Cardiac Tumor
- Robotic Surgery, Thoracic
- Segmentectomy, Open
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracic Surgical Procedure
- Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
- Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
- Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
- Thoracoscopic Lobectomy of Lung With Robotic Assistance
- Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
- Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- Tricuspid Valve Surgery
- Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Florida.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
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Education
- Washington and Jefferson CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1993
- University Of KentuckyMedical School | Graduated 1997
- Allegheny General HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 2002
- Allegheny General HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 2002
- The Ohio State UniversityFellowship Hospital | Completed 2008
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Saved my life. Twice.
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1Sg in Sarasota Fl – Feb 05, 2018
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Outstanding in every aspect of care related to my lobectomy. A really special man.
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1Al Bordenstein in Sarasots – Dec 19, 2017
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outstanding in bedside manor, knowledge and office organization
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1Venice, FL – Nov 15, 2017
Thank you for your kind words. It's an honor to...Read More
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On this Thanksgiving I have to thank this man for a second chance at life. 5 years ago when all felt like things were not going to work out, Dr Vesco ensured that he could fix the problem and he did. It's people like him who care so deeply about their respective fields that truly make progress in...Read More
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3Nick S in Sarasota – Nov 24, 2016
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My experience with Dr. Vesco was the best anyone could have. He is compassionate, kind, caring and demands his patients be treated the best they can while in the hospital. He always has time to stop and talk, reassure and share any news he has concerning your health. He has an awesome side of him...Read More
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5Carolyn Shaver in Arcadia, FL – Jun 04, 2016
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