25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me

Neel V. Dhudshia, MD is a board certified, fellowship trained cardiothoracic surgeon. He specializes in advanced techniques of cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgery.He earned his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Pre-Med at University of Texas at Austin, Magna Cum Laude. He earned his Medical Degree from University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center. He did his fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee. He is a board certified in general surgery. He is also board certified and fellowship trained in cardiovascular surgery and trauma surgery. Dr. Dhudshia is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Dhudshia is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Dhudshia is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. George is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon and specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and implantation of left ventricular assist devices for end-stage heart failure. Dr. George received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. He then completed his residency in general surgery at the distinguished Johns Hopkins Hospital where he was awarded the Hugh R. Sharp Cardiac Surgery Research Fellowship. Dr. George stayed on at Johns Hopkins and completed the two-year cardiac research fellowship, receiving numerous awards and recognition for his outstanding work. He then went on to the University of Virginia where he completed a second fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. George is on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano. Dr. George is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. George 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.

Praveen Mehrotra is a Cardiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mehrotra is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Mehrotra is board certified in Cardiology. Dr. Mehrotra is currently accepting new patients.

Virginia Litle is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Litle is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Litle is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Litle is currently accepting new patients.

James Wu is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wu is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Wu is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Overseas travel with family and friends. I've also added sailing and flying lessons for extra excitement. Dr. Khoury is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Khoury is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Khoury is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey M. Silver, MD, is an independent heart surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Silver delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valves and surgically correct chronic AFib. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Dr. Silver works with you to create a personalized care plan. Dr. Silver is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Silver is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Silver is currently accepting new patients.

Justin Fanning is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Fanning is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Fanning is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Fanning is currently accepting new patients.

Ethan Halpern is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Halpern is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Varicocele, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Halpern is board certified in Radiology and Diagnostic.

Jeffery Martin is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Martin is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Martin is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Carolyn Van Why is a Cardiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Dr. Van Why is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Pulmonary Edema. Dr. Van Why is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Dr. Van Why is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Slaughter is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Slaughter is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemolysis, Aortic Dissection, Endocarditis, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Slaughter is currently accepting new patients.

Hiroto Kitahara is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kitahara is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kitahara is board certified in Surgery (Japan) Cardiovascular Surgery (Japan)Practicing Since2008.

"Dr. Kalimi joined North Shore Univeristy department of Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2004 after serving as clinical instructer in surgery at Columbia Presbyterian College of Physicians and Surgeons where he specialized in Minimally invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery. He is the editor of ""Clinical Scenarios in Thoracic Surgery"", and has published several articles in the field of surgery. Dr. kalimi was designated America's Top Surgeons for 2011 by the Consumres' Research Council of America and is board certified in by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.Dr. Kalimi is the Vice Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Southside Hospital and holds the title of Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine.Dr. Kalimi has particular interest in complex mitral valve repair, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, aortic valve surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, and surgery for atrial fibrilaltion.". Dr. Kalimi is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Kalimi is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Shawn S. Groth, M.D. is a board-certified general thoracic surgeon in Houston who specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. After finishing his cardiothoracic surgery residency under Dr. David J. Sugarbaker at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Dr. Groth pursued an advanced fellowship in minimally invasive esophageal surgery at the University of Pittsburgh under the mentorship of Dr. James D. Luketich, a pioneer in minimally invasive foregut surgery. Dr. Groth seeks to bring that expertise to Baylor. As part of a team effort with other health care providers, Dr. Groth’s practice includes the multi-disciplinary management of benign and malignant disorders of the esophagus/foregut, lung, pleural space, mediastinum, chest wall, and diaphragm. As the Director of Esophageal Surgical Services at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Dr. Groth will co-direct a newly created swallow center, which will provide a multi-disciplinary approach to managing patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and esophageal motility disorders. He provides minimally invasive approaches to managing benign (e.g., gastroesophageal reflux disease, paraesophageal hernias, achalasia, benign strictures, and esophageal diverticuli) and malignant foregut disorders (e.g., malignant strictures and esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancers), as well as Barrett’s esophagus. Already a well-published investigator, Dr. Groth has presented his work at numerous national society meetings, including The American College of Surgeons, The American College of Chest Physicians, The American Society of Clinical Oncology, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and The American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Groth’s clinical research focuses on thoracic oncology outcomes research, health care disparities research, and clinical trials. He has explored several topics directed towards improving the guideline treatment of cancer patients. His basic science and translational research efforts are directed towards advancing personalized oncology. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Baylor College of Medicine General Thoracic Surgery Clinic is offering telemedicine clinic visits. To schedule, please call the main line at 713-798-6376. Dr. Groth is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesothelioma, Achalasia, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Groth is currently accepting new patients.

James Slater is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Slater is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Slater is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Slater is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Magovern, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). He is board- certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He joined Mid-Atlantic Surgical Associates in 1998 and is currently a Director of that organization. Dr. Magovern performs all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement and repair, aortic surgery, re-operative cardiac surgery, off-pump surgery, transcatheter valve surgery, surgery for cardiac tumors, and laser surgery for extraction of pacemaker and ICD leads. Annually, he is consistently one of the busiest cardiac surgeons in the State of NJ, with a surgical mortality among the lowest in the state.After earning his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, Dr. Magovern completed his general surgery residency and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at The New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Center and Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in New York City. During his tenure at Cornell Medical Center, he devoted two years to research in cardiac gene therapy, was part of a team that delivered the first gene therapy treatment to a human heart, and holds a patent related to that work.Dr. Magovern has published numerous times in peer-reviewed medical journals, contributed to a book chapter on myocardial angiogenesis, and presented at national conferences. He is a medical contributor for ABC News, and has made more than 30 national television appearances on ABC News Good Morning America Health segments.In addition to his memberships in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the New York Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Heart Association, Dr. Magovern is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Magovern is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Magovern is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Magovern is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Mehta is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Mehta is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery (Certified).

Doraid Jarrar is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jarrar is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jarrar is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

John Crouch is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Crouch is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Crouch is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

Gautam Velamoor, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with special medical interest in aortic surgery, cardiac surgery, aortic valve replacement, and mitral valve repair and replacement. His areas of expertise include adult cardiac surgery, coronary bypass surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement, and aortic surgery.Dr. Velamoor enjoys the positive, life-altering nature of cardiac surgery. He feels good communication is vital as patient's weigh their treatment choices and take charge of their own health.Dr. Velamoor is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American Medical Association. Formerly Section Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Velamoor now serves as Director of Surgical and Perioperative Quality, and Surgical Director of the Structural Heart Program at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He has been named a Top Doctor withSeattle MetropolitanandSeattlemagazines consecutively since 2013.Away from work, Dr. Velamoor enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf and traveling. Dr. Velamoor is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Velamoor is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Velamoor is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Podgaetz has a professional goal to identify the best treatments for his patients - tailoring therapy by considering not only the disease, but also the personal situation of each patient and family. Dr. Podgaetz completed medical school at La Salle University School of Medicine in Mexico City. He moved to the United States to complete his internship in general surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. From there he continued his training at Mayo Clinic and George Washing University in Washington D.C. It was there he found interest in thoracic oncology, treating pulmonary, esophageal and mediastinal tumors leading him to complete a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Podgaetz believes and promotes the benefits of minimally invasive thoracic surgery (VATS and Robotic) for his patients as this helps accelerate recovery, minimize pain and shorten hospital stay. One of his areas of interest is Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) for thoracic surgery. This multimodal strategy synergistically helps patients recover faster and regain their full preoperative functional status sooner. He has been teaching since 2003 and is committed to surgical education, helping new generations of young surgeons learn and become proficient in thoracic surgery diseases. Dr. Podgaetz has authored multiple peer reviewed publications, articles, chapters, abstract and presentations at national and international meetings. He enjoys spending time with family, traveling, cycling and reading/audiobooks. See Dr. Podgaetz’s Publications. Dr. Podgaetz is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Esophageal Perforation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Podgaetz is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Keith D. Bowersox, MD, PhD, is an independent heart surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Oak Lawn near Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bowersox delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valves and surgically correct chronic AFib. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Dr. Bowersox works with you to create a personalized care plan. Dr. Bowersox is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endocarditis, Thymectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Bowersox is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Bowersox is currently accepting new patients.

"John Howington, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Howington most recently served as Chief of Oncology Services and Chair of Thoracic Surgery with Saint Thomas Health (Nashville, TN), and as a professor in the Department of Clinical Medical Education at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. He also served as medical director and co-chair for the Ascension Oncology Service Line in 2019-2020, and president of the American College of Chest Physicians in 2023.Dr. Howington is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American College of Chest Physicians. He is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgery and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. He has been listed in ""Best Doctors in America"" for many years and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.". Dr. Howington is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Endoscopy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Howington is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Howington is currently accepting new patients.

Indranil Dasgupta is a Cardiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dasgupta is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Dasgupta is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Dr. Dasgupta is currently accepting new patients.