25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me

Dharmraj Chauhan is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Renovascular Hypertension, Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Chauhan is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie believes in utilizing a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to surgical recovery. She works closely with the attending surgeon to ensure the highest level of post-operative care. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Pneumomediastinum, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pleurisy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Schaffel is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. Dr. Schaffel is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Heterotaxy Syndrome, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Aortic Regurgitation, and Embolectomy. Dr. Tan is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery-Congenital Cardiac Surgery , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care , American Board Of Surgery , Missouri State Board Of Registration, Drug Enforcement Administration , and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery . Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Christopher Bariana is a board-certified thoracic surgeon with Orlando Health Cancer Institute. With more than a decade of experience, his expertise includes: Minimally invasive and robotic surgery Robotic esophageal and upper gastrointestinal surgery Gastroesophageal reflux disease surgery Lung and tracheal resections Lung cancer screening and nodule programs Interventional endoscopy Before joining Orlando Health, Dr. Bariana held a variety of positions including acute care surgeon, thoracic and foregut surgeon and medical director of robotic thoracic surgery at facilities in Delaware, New Jersey and Florida. He was recognized as a New Jersey Top Doctor from 2018-2021. Dr. Bariana's Training Dr. Bariana earned his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, where he was chief resident in his final year. Dr. Bariana completed fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, where he was chief cardiothoracic fellow, and in minimally invasive surgery at Greenville Medical Center in South Carolina. About Dr. Bariana Dr. Bariana is board certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and licensed as an osteopathic physician by the Florida Department of Health. His professional memberships include the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Society of Robotic Surgery and Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bariana is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery. Dr. Bariana is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Thiagarajasubramanian offers surgical care and treatment for vascular conditions and diseases. Dr. Thiagarajasubramanian received a medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She completed a residency in vascular surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin. She is a member of the Society of Vascular Surgery. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Aberrant Subclavian Artery, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. Dr. Thiagarajasubramanian is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery.

Patrick Stocker is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Akron, Ohio. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Stocker is currently accepting new patients.

Miroslav Peev is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Flossmoor, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Peev is board certified in Surgery Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Practicing Since2009. Dr. Peev is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Nicholas Shea is the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Stamford Health in Stamford, CT. He performs all types of adult cardiac surgery including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery, arrhythmia surgery, and surgery for cardiac tumors. He has special training and focus in complex coronary bypass grafting, mitral valve repair, and aortic surgery. He sees patients primarily at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Endocarditis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Shea is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Shea is currently accepting new patients.

Jay Steinberg is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Sewell, New Jersey. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Lung Cancer, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Steinberg is board certified in Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Steinberg is currently accepting new patients.

Randall Fortuna is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Cardiac Tamponade, and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Dr. Fortuna is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Fortuna is currently accepting new patients.

Leonora Ball is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Camden, New Jersey. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Endocarditis. Dr. Ball is currently accepting new patients.

Omar Almoghrabi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Olathe, Kansas. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Almoghrabi is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2019 and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 2023 . Dr. Almoghrabi is currently accepting new patients.

Maria Madariaga is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Collapsed Lung, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Madariaga is board certified in Surgery Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Madariaga is currently accepting new patients.

Fernando Lamounier is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Lamounier is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery). Dr. Lamounier is currently accepting new patients.

Darren J. Tapley, PA-C, is an independent cardiac physician assistant at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. Darren is part of a cardiothoracic care team that diagnoses and treats heart and lung conditions and chest diseases, including lung and esophageal cancer, aneurysms and structural heart valve damage. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Tapley is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) and National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Tapley is currently accepting new patients.

Colby Christopherson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Collapsed Lung, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Christopherson is board certified in Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Christopherson is currently accepting new patients.

John Markley is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Markley is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Markley is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Cavanagh, PA-C was drawn to medicine through his service in the Military. He strongly believes in providing quality and effective health care to his patients.He is the father of two sons, and enjoys fishing.He is affiliated with the following organizations: Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiothoracic Surgery, American Academy of Physician Assistants, and Washington Academy of Physician Assistants. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, and Mediastinal Tumor. Dr. Cavanagh is board certified in Certified Physician Assistant. Dr. Cavanagh is currently accepting new patients.

Hashim M Hanif, MD joined the MercyOne Iowa Heart Center cardiothoracic surgery team in 2022. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery and performs surgeries at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Hanif enjoys being able to help his community when they need it the most. In his spare time he enjoys sports such a cricket. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Hanif is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer O'neal is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Dr. O'neal is board certified in Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

Scott Hittinger is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Carmel, Indiana. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Hittinger is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Hittinger is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kelly M. Fairbairn is a board-certified UCI Health thoracic surgeon.She earned her medical degree from Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, Calif. She completed a residency in general surgery at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, Calif., followed by a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson. Next, she completed a fellowship in advanced thoracic surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation and Endoscopy. Dr. Fairbairn is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).

Dr. Joseph Platz is a thoracic surgeon who offers surgical treatment for lung cancer, tumors of the esophagus and mediastinum, reflux disease, hernias of the diaphragm, and other conditions affecting the lungs and chest cavity. He performs lung resections, mediastinal tumor resections, pleural and intrapleural interventions. Dr. Platz uses innovative techniques in his practice, including minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, to reduce pain, scarring and recovery time. Dr. Platz 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 American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Platz enjoys skiing. He previously worked in the field of information technology. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pulmonary Sequestration, Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Platz is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , American Board Of Surgery , Missouri State Board Of Registration, Drug Enforcement Administration , and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery . Dr. Platz is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Marko T. Boskovski is a cardiothoracic surgeon who cares for patients with heart disease. He specializes in complex surgery of the thoracic aorta (the part of the aorta, which is the body's largest artery, located in the chest). He has a special interest in aortic root surgery (repairing an enlarged section of the aorta to prevent a rupture or other problems), including the Ross procedure (which replaces a damaged aortic valve with the patient's pulmonary valve), valve-sparing aortic root replacement (techniques that preserve the patient's aortic valve) and aortic valve repair. Boskovski's research focuses on the biomechanics and genetics of diseases affecting the thoracic aorta and surgeries like the Ross procedure. Boskovski earned his medical degree as well as a master of health science degree at Yale School of Medicine. He completed a master of public health degree at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He completed a residency in general surgery and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Endocarditis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Boskovski is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Boskovski is currently accepting new patients.

Practice philosophy:I believe in working together with patients and their families to understand their unique medical needs, and address them in a compassionate and effective manner. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Embolectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lodewyks is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada,2021 and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lodewyks is currently accepting new patients.