Overview

Lucian “Buck” Durham III, MD, PhD, is a highly skilled cardiothoracic surgeon who has been performing cardiothoracic procedures for more than 20 years. His clinical interests include complex congenital heart conditions, heart transplantation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and mechanical circulatory support devices. Dr. Durham serves as Surgical Director for the Froedtert & MCW temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support and ECMO programs.

His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Aneurysm Repair.

Dr. Durham is currently accepting new patients.

Residency

University of Virginia Medical Center - Charlottesville - Residency in General Surgery - (2002

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in MN

Fellowships

University of Michigan Medical Center - Ann Arbor - Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery - (1996-1997)

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
French

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Network Health
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Heart and Vascular Center - Center for Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital
8900 W. Doyne Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lucian A. Durham

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Is Dr. Lucian A. Durham a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lucian A. Durham is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Lucian A. Durham specialize in?

While Dr. Lucian A. Durham is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Aneurysm Repair, and Cardiogenic Shock. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Lucian A. Durham accept my insurance?

Dr. Lucian A. Durham accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-805-6000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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