Kenneth A. Ashton
Experienced in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma

Dr. Kenneth A. Ashton

Cardiology | Thoracic Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
Dignity Health Medical Group Cardiovascular Clinic
485 S Dobson Rd, Suite 203, 
Chandler, AZ 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Experienced in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
CommonSpirit Health
Dignity Health Medical Group Cardiovascular Clinic
485 S Dobson Rd, Suite 203, 
Chandler, AZ 
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Overview

To help people achieve health for life.

Dr. Ashton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Mediastinal Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Graduate Institution
Saint Louis University
Residency
USC University Hospital
Specialties
Cardiology
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in AZ
Board Certifications
Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center
Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Dignity Health Medical Group Cardiovascular Clinic
485 S Dobson Rd, Suite 203, Chandler, AZ 85224
Call: 480-728-2690
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    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
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    • Aortic Regurgitation
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    • Advanced Bronchoscopy
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