Bryan Meyers is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Meyers is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Tsuyoshi Kaneko is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kaneko is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Hersh Maniar is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon who uses the latest advances in care to treat adult patients. His areas of expertise include adult cardiac surgery, treatment of valvular heart disease, surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, and coronary bypass grafting. His research interests include valvular heart disease and atrial arrythmias. Dr. Maniar is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he also serves as division chief. In addition, he is Regional Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery for SSM Health System. Dr. Maniar is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Pirooz Eghtesady is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Eghtesady is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Heart Transplant.

Peter Pastuszko, MD, is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in congenital heart surgery for patients of all ages. With over twenty years of experience, Dr. Pastuszko brings a deep commitment to precision, compassion, and long-term outcomes, while supporting families during some of the most vulnerable moments in their child's life. He performs surgical repairs for a wide range of congenital heart defects, including complex neonatal procedures such as the Ross operation, Norwood operation, arterial switch operation, and Ebstein's defect repair. His clinical focus includes brain protection strategies for newborns undergoing heart surgery, always keeping the child's future development and quality of life at the center of his care. He is a clinical professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. His research interests include neonatal and adult congenital heart surgery, with a particular focus on brain protection in children undergoing cardiac procedures. Dr. Pastuszko is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Congenital Heart Surgeons' Society, the Western Thoracic Surgical Association, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, and the American Heart Association. He also participates in Project Little Hearts, an annual mission trip to India providing heart surgeries for underprivileged children. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Pastuszko enjoys spending time with his daughters and his beloved dogs. Dr. Pastuszko is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

Ralph Damiano is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Damiano is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

George Patterson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Amit Pawale is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pawale is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiac Diverticulum, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Tsuyoshi Takahashi is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Takahashi is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Collapsed Lung, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Alexander Brescia is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Brescia is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Endocarditis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Nirmal Veeramachaneni is a thoracic surgeon who offers surgical treatment for cancerous and non-cancerous diseases of the chest. He has particular expertise in single-incision, minimally invasive treatment for lung cancer. In addition, he offers disease management for esophageal cancer and esophageal disorders. Dr. Veeramachaneni's research interests include standardization of care and improving outcomes for lung cancer surgery. Dr. Veeramachaneni is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is vice chair of the operative standards committee of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the editorial board of The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and a member of the executive board of the General Thoracic Surgery Club. Dr. Veeramachaneni is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Anh Le is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Le is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Ear Barotrauma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Christopher Lawrance is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon who treats adult patients ages 18 and older. He specializes in general cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting for coronary disease; surgical cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation; mechanical circulatory support (e.g. ECMO, Impella) for high-risk cardiac surgery and/or cardiogenic shock; TAVR/valvular surgery; aortic surgery for aneurysms and aortic dissections; and pacemaker implantation. Dr. Lawrance values the significant trust and confidence his patients place in him to surgically treat their heart disease, while also allowing him to educate and comfort them during a particularly stressful time in their lives. Dr. Lawrance is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons; Southern Thoracic Surgical Association; and Extracorporeal Life Support Organization. Fun fact: He enjoys music, video games, and trying new restaurants. Dr. Lawrance is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Brian Erickson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Granite City, Illinois. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, and Necrosis.

Vincent Tam is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in St. Louis, Missouri. His top areas of expertise are X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, Cardiac Diverticulum, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).

John Sadoff is a Thoracic Surgeon in O Fallon, Illinois. Dr. Sadoff is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Kunal Kotkar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kotkar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Keith Naunheim is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Naunheim is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Chibueze Onyemkpa is a cardiothoracic surgeon who treats patients ages 21 and older. He is committed to understanding a patient's underlying cardiac issue and identifying the best treatment recommendation. Dr. Onyemkpa specializes in coronary artery bypass grafting; surgical treatment of valvular heart diseases; and aortic surgery. His research interests include coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic surgery, and health disparities in cardiac surgery. Dr. Onyempka is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. His top areas of expertise are Renal Oncocytoma and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

Dr. Charles Huddleston performs surgery on children with acquired and congenital heart and lung diseases. He specializes in pediatric heart and lung transplantation, congenital heart surgery, and chest wall deformities, and uses innovative methods that include the Ross procedure and arrhythmia surgery. Dr. Huddleston is interested in research that investigates heart rhythm abnormalities in children with congenital heart disease, and quality performance. He is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Huddleston is a member of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. As part of his commitment to medical mission work, he developed a congenital heart surgery program in Panama. He has served as a captain in the United States Navy Reserves for over 20 years. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Transplant, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Corinne Tan is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon who performs open and closed heart surgeries on children with congenital heart diseases. Her research interests center around clinical outcomes in congenital heart surgery. She is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Tan is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Her top areas of expertise are Heterotaxy Syndrome, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Aortic Regurgitation.

Michael Crittenden is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Dipesh Shah is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Andrew Fiore is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Aortic Regurgitation, and Heart Valve Repair.

Orlando Petrucci is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Myxoma, Aortic Dissection, Heart Tumor, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.