Overview
Tung H. Cai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and specializes in adult cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Cai has hospital privileges at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospitals, Denton, McKinney, and Plano, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center McKinney.
Dr. Cai is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
Dr. Cai is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
3341 Unicorn Lake Blvd, Denton, TX 76210
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tung H. Cai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tung H. Cai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tung H. Cai by calling their office at 469-814-4475. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tung H. Cai a top-rated expert for Pleurisy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tung H. Cai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pleurisy, 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. Tung H. Cai specialize in?
While Dr. Tung H. Cai is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Tung H. Cai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tung H. Cai has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleurisy. You can view a list of Dr. Tung H. Cai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tung H. Cai accept my insurance?
Dr. Tung H. Cai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-814-4475 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Cai isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Cai isDistinguished. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Cai isDistinguished. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Advanced
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Cai isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Experienced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Cai isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Cai isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Cai isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Cai isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Cai isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.