The 20 Best Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Doctors Near Me in Danville, PA

Dr. Scott LeMaire is a professor of cardiothoracic surgery, the associate chief scientific officer and the associate dean for research at Geisinger. His primary research interest focuses on thoracic aortic disease, with a particular emphasis on organ protection during aortic surgery, genetic causes of thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection, and molecular mechanisms of aortic wall degeneration. In his clinical work, Dr. LeMaire offers minimally invasive endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy to treat patients with hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the palms and/or underarms). This safe, highly effective outpatient procedure can provide patients with immediate relief from symptoms. He also offers thoracic sympathectomy to patients with severe heart rhythm abnormalities that persist despite optimal treatment with medications and catheter-based procedures.|After graduating from Quincy College, Dr. LeMaire earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. He completed residency training in general surgery, then in cardiothoracic surgery, at Baylor College of Medicine.|He has received funding from the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, and the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for his research studying the pathobiology of thoracic aortic disease. A past president of the Association for Academic Surgery, Dr. LeMaire is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Surgical Research and the second vice president of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association. He serves on the board of directors for the Thoracic Surgery Foundation, the scientific advisory board of The Marfan Foundation and the board of trustees for his alma mater, Quincy University.|Dr. LeMaire is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lemaire is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Marfan Syndrome, Aortic Dissection, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lemaire is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lemaire is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ryer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeon. His clinical interests include management of thoracic and abdominal aneurysms, carotid stenting and endarterectomy, stenting of the lower extremities and venous disease management. Dr. Ryer earned his medical degree from Temple University. He completed his residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and his fellowship in vascular surgery at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Dr. Ryer is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Ryer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement. Dr. Ryer is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery In Surgery And Vascular Surgery. Dr. Ryer is currently accepting new patients.

James R. Elmore, MD, is a vascular surgeon and chair of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Elmore obtained his medical degree from the University of Connecticut. He completed his surgery residency at Maine Medical Center and his vascular fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Elmore is board certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Delaware Valley Vascular Society, the Eastern Vascular Society, the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society, the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery and the Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Elmore has been recognized as a distinguished member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, a rare honor and distinction. He is past president of the Delaware Valley Vascular Society. Dr. Elmore’s clinical interests include carotid artery stents & carotid endarterectomy and was the principal investigator for CREST (a research trial investigating carotid stents). He has extensive experience with aortic aneurysm surgery and stents, and broad experience with leg revascularization with leg stents or bypass for peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Elmore is pleased to provide minimally invasive procedures for varicose veins for his patients at Geisinger. Stent placement for renal artery disease and mesenteric disease are also procedures he commonly performs. Dr. Elmore likes to treat all his patients as if they are his own family members. Every patient is treated as a VIP. He works hard to give them the most compassionate care possible. Dr. Elmore is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement. Dr. Elmore is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Garvin is a board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeon. His clinical and research interests include carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysmal disease and peripheral artery disease. He has extensive experience with carotid stenting, carotid surgery, aortic stenting and aortic surgery, and stenting and surgery of arteries in the lower extremities. He also provides vascular access for dialysis patients. Dr. Garvin earned his medical degree from Temple University. He completed his residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, and a fellowship in vascular surgery at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Garvin is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Garvin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Garvin is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery In Surgery And Vascular Surgery. Dr. Garvin is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory G. Salzler, MD, is a board-certified vascular surgeon. He provides care for women and men who need a wide range of vascular procedures, including treatment for blood clots, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), renal artery disease, stroke, vascular disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), thoracic aneurysms, abdominal aortic aneurysms, venous disease and varicose veins.|Dr. Salzler has a clinical interest in all aspects of vascular and endovascular surgery, including limb salvage, dialysis access and minimally invasive endovascular techniques.|Board-certified in general surgery and vascular surgery, Dr. Salzler earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. He completed a general surgery residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.|Dr. Salzler is an active member of several organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, Delaware Valley Vascular Society, Eastern Vascular Society and Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society. He is a Fellow of the Society for Vascular Surgery and serves as an associate professor of surgery at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Dr. Salzler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement. Dr. Salzler is currently accepting new patients.

Jeremy Irvan, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeon. He treats adults with peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysmal disease and varicose veins. He also assists with maintenance of arterial venous fistula.|Dr. Irvan earned his medical degree from The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. After medical school, he completed a residency at The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City. He followed that with a fellowship in vascular surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.|“I never expected to become a vascular surgeon,” he says. “I always thought I would be a family medicine doctor. It’s all I was exposed to growing up. However, when I completed my rotation in vascular surgery, I knew this was the path for me.”|Originally from rural southwest Arkansas, he came to Geisinger after matching into a vascular surgery fellowship. “I was so impressed with the department of vascular surgery and the beauty of central Pennsylvania,” he says. “When the opportunity to work at Geisinger Medical Center arose, I accepted.”|He adds, “I love my team here at Geisinger. We have a dynamic, talented, motivated group of vascular surgeons, vascular surgical fellows and residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, vascular lab technologists, nursing staff and medical students. We all love treating our patients and seeing them achieve better health.”|In his spare time, he enjoys golf, cycling and lifting weights. Dr. Irvan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Irvan is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Bresticker specializes in cardiothoracic surgery. He is the chair of Cardiac Surgery in Geisinger's central region. Dr. Bresticker performs aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass surgery and heart valve repair and replacement. He also performs cutting-edge procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Dr. Bresticker completed his medical degree at the University of Virginia, and his general surgery residency at Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Bresticker is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Bresticker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Bresticker is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Friscia specializes in coronary artery bypass (including off-pump CABG), aortic and mitral valve surgery (minimally invasive) TAVR, minimally invasive lung surgery, esophagectomy and VATS. His clinical interests include cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Friscia earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed his residency and fellowship in general and thoracic at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery in thoracic surgery and general surgery. Dr. Friscia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Friscia is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony J. Lewis, MD, is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon who provides the full spectrum of vascular surgical care, including minimally invasive and endovascular procedures, in addition to traditional open surgery when needed. His clinical interests include treatment of aortic diseases such as aneurysms or dissections, carotid artery endarterectomy/stenting, peripheral arterial bypass surgery, endovascular angioplasty and stenting procedures, vascular trauma, renal and mesenteric artery stenting, hemodialysis access, and minimally invasive treatment of venous conditions such as blood clots (DVT) and varicose veins.|Dr. Lewis earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch, followed by residency training in general surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was administrative chief resident in his final year. He completed a three-year research fellowship during residency, which culminated in a master’s degree in clinical research from the University of Pittsburgh. He did his clinical fellowship training in vascular surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Arterial Embolism. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Haynos specializes in cardiac imaging and preventive cardiac care. His clinical interests include non-invasive cardiology. Dr. Haynos obtained his medical degree from Howard University. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois, Chicago. He completed a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Iowa. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Haynos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Haynos is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Burnside specializes in valvular heart disease, including structural heart imaging, transesophageal echocardiogram and coronary artery disease in women. Her clinical interests include care of pregnant women with heart disease. Dr. Burnside obtained her medical degree from Temple University. She completed her residency at Drexel University. She continued her training by completing a fellowship in cardiology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Burnside is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Burnside is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Burnside is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Tahir is a board-certified and fellowship-trained physician specializing in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He attended Rawalpindi Medical College, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana. Dr. Tahir completed his fellowships at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and at Geisinger Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He speaks English, Hindi and Urdu. Dr. Tahir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Tahir is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine And Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Tahir is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Mead specializes in clinical cardiology and echocardiography. His clinical interests include valvular heart disease and non-invasive cardiology. Dr. Mead obtained his medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center and a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Geisinger Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and echocardiography. Dr. Mead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Sarcoidosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Mead is currently accepting new patients.

Neal Cooper is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

Kamala Kallur, MD, is a cardiologist who cares for men and women — and her care extends beyond the clinical. “I like to meet and learn about people during their difficult times and explore their healing process while being their physician,” she says. Dr. Kallur specializes in general heart care, including treatment for coronary artery disease, ischemic and valvular heart disease, hypertension, heart failure, aortic valve regurgitation, chest pain, mitral valve regurgitation and heart attacks.|She also provides advanced cardiac imaging including echocardiogram, stress testing, cardiac CT scan and cardiac MRI.|Dr. Kallur has a clinical interest in women’s heart health and preventive cardiology. But what she loves most about her job, she says, is “being a part of a community where I can teach and learn at the same time from my patients and colleagues.”|She earned her medical degree from the Deccan College of Medical Sciences at NTR University of Health Sciences in India. Then Dr. Kallur completed her residency in internal medicine and her fellowship in cardiovascular medicine, both at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. She did a second fellowship in advanced cardiac imaging at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Dr. Kallur says she felt a sense of accomplishment at working in the ICU in New York City when the COVID-19 pandemic began, but “I moved to Danville to enjoy the best of being a physician in a community and also being at the forefront of medical innovation.”|She is an active member of several professional organizations including the American College of Cardiology and American College of Physicians.|Dr. Kallur has published several papers and peer-reviewed journal articles. She has presented at several national conferences.|In her spare time, Dr. Kallur enjoys doing Kuchipudi, a traditional Indian dance, as well as meeting new people and exploring new cultures. And as a new parent, she also has fun keeping up with her active toddler. Dr. Kallur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Arrest, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kallur is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Fesniak specializes in advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation, cardiac catheterization and endomyocardial biopsy. His clinical interests include non-invasive cardiology. Dr. Fesniak obtained his medical degree from The Pennsylvania State University. He completed his residency and his fellowship in cardiology at Geisinger Medical Center. He then completed another fellowship in transplant cardiology at Temple University Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Dr. Fesniak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Fesniak is currently accepting new patients.

John Conte is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Conte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Jeffrey Shuhaiber is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shuhaiber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Shelly Bansal is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Todd Stefan is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Stefan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Stefan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 1998. Dr. Stefan is currently accepting new patients.