25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in Lexington, KY

Looking for the best thoracic surgeon near Lexington, KY? Find a top thoracic surgeon near you in Lexington, KY who is an expert in your specific condition. A thoracic surgeon is a specialist who performs surgery on the lungs and other organs of the chest.

25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in Lexington, KY

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MediFind found 24 specialists near Lexington, KY

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    Hamid R. Mohammadzadeh
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery - Lexington, KY

    1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite B-275, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Clinical Interest: Aortic Valve Surgery; Ascending Aortic Aneurysm; Cardiovascular Disease; Coronary Artery Bypass Graft; Endarterectomy; Lead Placement; MAZE Thorascopic; Mitral Valve Surgery; Pacemaker; Percutaneous Valve Procedures (TAVR); Peripheral Vascular Disease; Thoracic Surgery; Thymectomy; Tracheostomy; Tricuspid Valve Surgery. Dr. Mohammadzadeh is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    George Dimeling
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery - Lexington, KY

    1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite B-275, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Before attending medical school, Dr. George Dimeling enrolled in the United States Navy. He later attended the University of Virginia where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree; he earned a Master of Science degree from Georgetown University, and later completed his medical degree at Drexel University. He completed an internship and residency at Stanford University Hospital and is currently pursuing his MBA. Since 2017, Dr. Dimeling has worked as an adult cardiac surgeon in the Norfolk, Virginia, and Cleveland, Ohio, areas. He is board-certified from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.Dr. Dimeling is a member of the Lexington Medical Society, Kentucky Medical Association, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Western Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the Fellow of American College of Cardiology. In 2020, he also began serving as a board member for the American College of Cardiology – Ohio Chapter.“The most rewarding part of my job is seeing patients enjoy a life that they didn’t think was possible,” he said. “They typically feel immediately better after surgery, and then continue to make progress in the weeks to follow. Easing patients concerns and relieving their symptoms is amazing process to witness and to contribute. I am always available when they need me. There’s a certain bond and trust between the physician and patient; that is absolutely fundamental.”. Dr. Dimeling is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Baptist Cardiothoracic Surgical Group

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 502, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Rogers is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Rogers is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Baptist Cardiothoracic Surgical Group

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 502, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Chaney is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Chaney is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Baptist Cardiothoracic Surgical Group

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 502, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mitchell is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mitchell is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    740 Rose St Ste A301, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sekela is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Sekela is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Miller is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Miller is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shari Meyerson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Meyerson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Ferraris is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ferraris is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Baptist Health Medical Group

    1720 Nicholasville Rd, Suite 402, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James O'rourke is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. O'rourke is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. O'rourke is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    1401 Harrodsburg Rd Ste B275, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Salley is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Salley is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Salley is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiac Surgical Associates PLLC

    1451 Harrodsburg Rd Ste D302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Floyd is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Floyd is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    740 S Limestone Street J464, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Mullett is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mullett is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Wallen is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Wallen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Ring, Interrupted Aortic Arch, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Aortopulmonary Window.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

    740 S Limestone St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tessa London-Bounds is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Endocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Iimd is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. His top area of expertise is Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erinn Ogburn is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Her top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Tumor, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Baptist Cardiothoracic Surgical Group

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 502, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Earle is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Myxoma, Heart Tumor, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Arterial Embolism.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    740 S Limestone Ste K005Q, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Kiev is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Esophageal Perforation, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kiev is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    740 Rose St Ste L304, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jin Chung is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. His top areas of expertise are Tricuspid Regurgitation, Cardiogenic Shock, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Bishop is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    1401 Harrodsburg Rd, Suite B-275, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Martin is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    University Of Kentucky Department Of Radiation

    800 Rose St # 118, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Swain is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    4033 Castlebridge Ln, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bahram Moshiri is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky.

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    When should I see a Thoracic Surgeon near Lexington, KY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Thoracic Surgeon near Lexington, KY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Thoracic Surgeons near Lexington, KY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Thoracic Surgeons near Lexington, KY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Thoracic Surgeon search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Thoracic Surgeon?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Thoracic Surgeon near Lexington, KY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Thoracic Surgeon?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Thoracic Surgeon may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Thoracic Surgeons near Lexington, KY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Thoracic Surgeon search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Thoracic Surgeon that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Thoracic Surgeon search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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