Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Definition | A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty. |
| Grouping | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Classification | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) |
Health providers classified as: Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
| Provider | State | Specializations |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Elmer Gibbs MD | Tennessee | |
| Rawn Salenger MD | New York | |
| Dr. Robert Standerfer | Arizona | |
| Dr. John Dewalt DO | Ohio | |
| Dr. Christiano Caldeira MD | Florida | |
| Dr. Jose Norberto MD | Ohio | |
| Dr. Cedric Sheffield MD | Florida | |
| Dr. Jose Rodriguez-vega | Puerto Rico | |
| Dr. Michael Moront MD | Ohio | |
| Dr. Bruce Toporoff | New York |