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Marc Gerdisch is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Gerdisch is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Gerdisch is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Gerdisch is currently accepting new patients.

Ghulam Murtaza, MD, is a UW Health cardiac surgeon. Dr. Murtaza’s clinical interest centers on advancing the field of robotic cardiac surgery, where he serves as a national thought leader. He wants to reduce the impact of surgery on a patient’s body and deliver the highest-quality outcomes. It will enable faster recovery, less pain and a quicker return to life for patients.Learn more about robotic surgeryDr. Murtaza is one of a few doctors nationwide who performs totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB). This surgery provides full revascularization, which helps get blood flowing again to areas that weren’t getting enough blood. Dr. Murtaza performs the surgery on a beating heart using robotic technology and small incisions.All of his treatments take a collaborative, patient-first approach to keep everyone informed. He entered the health care field because he was drawn to the idea of using his skills to help people when they have the greatest needs. Heart surgery especially appeals to him because it takes precision, high-stakes decision making and the ability to truly change the course of a patient’s life.Dr. Murtaza is passionate about staying active through skiing and hiking. He enjoys spending quality time with his family and having quiet moments to read about advances in technology and innovation.I believe communication, empathy and partnership with patients and their families are just as important as technical excellence. Healing is a team effort and the patient is always at the center of it. Dr. Murtaza is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Murtaza is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Murtaza is currently accepting new patients.

Malcolm Decamp is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Decamp is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Decamp is currently accepting new patients.