25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in irving, TX

Looking for the best thoracic surgeon near irving, TX? Find a top thoracic surgeon near you in irving, TX 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.

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MediFind found 56 specialists near irving, TX

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    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology
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    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving

    1901 N MacArthur Blvd, 
    Irving, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Baron Hamman is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Irving, Texas. Dr. Hamman is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Hamman is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Hamman is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Texas Health Heart, Lung And Vascular Surgical Specialists

    1400 Hospital Pkwy, Ste 100, 
    Bedford, TX 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Escobar, M.D., spent five years in the Phoenix, Ariz., area pursuing his general surgery residency training, before coming to Texas to further advance his skills. He went on to complete his thoracic surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and a Diplomat of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery with special interests that include adult cardiac surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery and lung cancer screening program.Prior to founding CVT Surgical Associates of Denton, Escobar served as the medical director of Thoracic Surgery and Cardiovascular Surgery for Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine for six years. He graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University in College Station with a bachelor's degree in biology and earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock.Escobar is well-published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology</em>, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography</em> and Circulation</em> on such topics as detection of myocardial perfusion defects and the safety and efficacy of fluorocarbon-based echocardiographic contrast agents. He is a member of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, American Board of Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, and Society of Thoracic Surgery.In his free time, Escobar enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family. Dr. Escobar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Escobar is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Thoracic Surgery

    6202 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Inderpal Sarkaria is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sarkaria is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sarkaria is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Thoracic Surgery

    6202 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Reznik is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Reznik is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Perforation, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Reznik is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Thoracic Surgery

    6202 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Waters is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Waters is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Waters is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6202 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Takashi Eguchi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Eguchi is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Cancer, Pneumomediastinum, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White Center For Thoracic Surgery - Dallas

    3410 Worth St, Ste 760, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Schwartz is a thoracic surgeon with expertise in thoracic oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, airway surgery, lung transplantation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. He completed a year of research focusing on thoracic oncology and endoscopic airway interventions. He has published many peer-reviewed publications and earned multiple clinical awards, including Chief Resident of the Year and the Charles McBurney Award. In addition, Dr. Schwartz serves in the following roles at Baylor University Medical Center: Chief, Department of Thoracic Surgery; Surgical Director, Lung Transplantation; Medical Director, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; and Surgical Director, Major Airway Disorders. He is married with four children and enjoys traveling, cooking, swimming and yoga. See Dr. Schwartz's Publications. Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Heart And Lung-Dallas

    221 W Colorado Blvd Ste 728, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Ikonomidis is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ikonomidis is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Ikonomidis is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White Center For Thoracic Surgery

    3410 Worth Street, Suite 760, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Mason is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mason is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mason is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mason is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White Cardiac Surgery - Dallas

    621 N Hall St, Ste 120, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Roberts is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon specializing in coronary and aortic surgery. After completing his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University and obtaining his medical degree from Emory University, Dr. Roberts trained in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1993-1996). He then spent a year in London at the Royal Bromptom Hospital for advanced training in cardiovascular surgery. Dr. Roberts came to Baylor University Medical Center in 2018, after 20 years in academic and private practice. Since then, he has served as Medical Director of Cardiovascular Research and Education (2018-2022), Chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery (2018-2022) and Chief of Cardiovascular Quality (2024-present). He is also a Professor of Surgery affiliated with Texas A&M School of Medicine. In addition, he has published more than 125 medical articles and 5 books related to his field. Dr. Roberts has a special interest in coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection. He is dedicated to his family, to his profession, and to his patients. Dr. Roberts is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Roberts is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Robert F. Hebeler Jr, MD, PA

    3409 Worth Street, Suite 720, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Hebeler is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hebeler is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Hebeler is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Hebeler is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Medical Center/Children's Health

    1935 Medical District Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Andersen is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Andersen is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Andersen is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

    6201 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neelan Doolabh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Doolabh is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Doolabh is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kemp Kernstine is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kernstine is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Thoracic Surgery

    6202 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Nelson is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CHRISTUS Health

    919 Hidden Rdg, 
    Irving, TX 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurence Hiller is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Irving, Texas. Dr. Hiller is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Texas Health Heart And Lung Surgical Specialists

    8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 208 Bldg 3, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    "Brandon Hill, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. After graduating, he went on to complete his general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, followed by a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. His areas of focus include aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement, and coronary artery bypass grafting.Additionally, Hill has experience in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation or TAVI. TAVI offers an alternative to traditional aortic valve replacement in patients with aortic stenosis.</a>Hill is the top one percent physician in patient satisfaction for HCAHPS and Press Ganey patient surveys for 2014 and 2015 and is a member of the American College of Surgeons.He has privileges at Texas Health Dallas and Texas Health Plano.Hill is an enormous Dallas Cowboys fan and loyal to the Texas A&M football program.". Dr. Hill is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Texas Health Heart And Lung Surgical Specialists

    8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 208 Bldg 3, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Board-certified general surgeon Justin Collier, M.D., has advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery and the use of minimally invasive robotic surgery techniques. He is certified to act as a first responder to provide emergency care to trauma victims and perform robotic-assisted surgery using the groundbreaking da Vinci Surgical System. His areas of special focus include congenital heart surgery, heart failure treatment, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and trauma thoracotomy procedures.Dr. Collier earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas before going on to complete his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano. He has sat on various committees to help advance the field of cardiothoracic care and management. When not caring for his patients, Dr. Collier enjoys riding horses, playing the guitar, traveling, and tinkering with electronics and digital media. Dr. Collier is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Collier is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
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    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Thoracic Surgery

    6202 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aitua Salami is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Esophageal Perforation, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Pancreatectomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Salami is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White Center For Thoracic Surgery-Dallas

    3410 Worth St, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shair Ahmed is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Southwest Cardiothoracic Surgeons

    11970 N Central Expy Ste 520, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Dewey is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dewey is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Dewey is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Medical City Children's Congenital Heart Surgery

    7777 Forest Ln Ste D-1130, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raghav Murthy is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Murthy is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Murthy is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wait is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Wait is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Thrombectomy.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern Zale Lipshy Pavilion William P Clements JR University Hospital

    6201 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaye Weston is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Weston is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Infective Endocarditis, Marfan Syndrome, and Arachnodactyly.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2001 Inwood Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthias Peltz is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Peltz is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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    When should I see a Thoracic Surgeon near irving, TX?

    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 irving, TX?

    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 irving, TX?

    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 irving, TX?

    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 irving?

    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 irving, TX?

    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 irving, TX?

    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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