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

Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang is a a cardiac surgeon and director of the Advanced Valve Center and of the LVAD program at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, KY (greater Cincinnati area). He trained at Barnes-Jewish Hospital / Washington University in Saint Louis for Cardiac Surgery. He has focused his entire career to minimally invasive mitral valve surgery with emphasis on mitral valve repair, and heart failure therapy with LVADs. Dr. Castillo-Sang‘s program has achieved 3/3 stars from the STS for mitral valve care since 2019. He has performed over 800 minimally invasive operations and is passionate about dissemination of minimally invasive repair techniques. He is the creator of the only online minimally invasive mitral and tricuspid valve surgery course (www.miniheartvalves.com) for surgeons and allied health. He is a founding member and part of the steering committee for the Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery Club (www.ecsclub.org). Dr. Castillo-Sang has worked with industry to bring about new instruments and retractors for minimally invasive surgery and is a passionate speaker on minimally invasive endoscopic techniques. Dr. Castillo-Sang has lectured nationally and internationally on the topic of endoscopic valve surgery. Dr. Castillo-Sang is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Myxoma, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Castillo-Sang is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Castillo-Sang is currently accepting new patients.

Carl Backer is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Backer is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Backer is currently accepting new patients.

Royce Calhoun is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Calhoun is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Thymectomy. Dr. Calhoun is currently accepting new patients.

Geoffrey Answini is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Answini is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Answini is currently accepting new patients.

David Lehenbauer is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Lehenbauer is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tracheal Agenesis, Vascular Ring, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Lehenbauer is currently accepting new patients.

Julian Guitron-Roig is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Guitron-Roig is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Guitron-Roig is currently accepting new patients.

John Smith is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatic Fever, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pleurisy, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Valerie Williams is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Williams is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

Cristiano Spadaccio is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Spadaccio is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endocarditis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Spadaccio is currently accepting new patients.

Lynn Seto is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Seto is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Seto is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Seto is currently accepting new patients.

Victor Schmelzer is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Schmelzer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Schmelzer is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Dowling is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Dowling is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Dowling is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Kasten is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Kasten is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Kasten is currently accepting new patients.

George Christensen-Iii is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Christensen-Iii is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Christensen-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

James Locher is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Locher is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Esophageal Perforation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Locher is currently accepting new patients.

Karl Ulicny-Ii is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Ulicny-Ii is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Regurgitation, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Ulicny-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Adams specializes in surgical procedures involving the heart and lungs. In his practice of more than 25 years, he has been dedicated to developing and performing minimally invasive surgical techniques, resulting in quicker recovery times and better outcomes for his patients.Dr. Adams holds a special interest in robotic surgical therapy for lung cancer, an area that he has focused on for the past 16 years. His work has included refining robotic techniques on multiple platforms, training of more than 175 fellow surgeons, publishing on the subject and assisting industry in creating meaningful training. He also has been involved in developing effective lung cancer screening programs.Dr. Adams believes in giving his patients accurate and honest information, laying the foundation for making shared decisions on individualized treatment plans. He values the relationships he builds with his patients, basing them on trust and respect. He encourages everyone to make healthier lifestyle choices to live better.He and his wife have two children. He is an avid antique firearms collector and has written civil war history books. He also enjoys hockey, tennis and archery. Dr. Adams is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Adams is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - 1994 and American Board Of Surgery - 1999. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

Donald Buckley is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Buckley is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Buckley is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Buckley is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Johnson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

David Morales is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Morales is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Atresia, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Truncus Arteriosus, and Double Outlet Right Ventricle. Dr. Morales is currently accepting new patients.

Saad Hasan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Hasan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Infective Endocarditis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Hasan is currently accepting new patients.

Samuel Vester is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Vester is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Vester is currently accepting new patients.

Kyle Riggs is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Riggs is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interrupted Aortic Arch, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Aortopulmonary Window, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

Michael Javorski is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Javorski is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Tamponade, Esophageal Perforation, Infective Endocarditis, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Javorski is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Ising is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Ising is currently accepting new patients.