25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me

Diana C. Buss, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in heart surgery at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. She 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. Diana is part of an integrated, national network of heart care specialists, sharing best practices and offering evaluation and treatment of the most complex heart conditions. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Buss is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C). Dr. Buss is currently accepting new patients.

Kaitlyn Hennings, PA-C, specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, and Pleurisy. Dr. Hennings is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Yakos is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Winston-salem, North Carolina. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. Dr. Yakos is board certified in Physician Assistant. Dr. Yakos is currently accepting new patients.

James Zorn is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Zorn is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 2023. Dr. Zorn is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Tipograf is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiac Surgery at University of Michigan. She completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University and earned her medical degree from the University of Miami. She completed her surgical residency at Columbia University New York-Presbyterian Medical Center. During that time, she completed a clinical fellowship in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and successfully established a large animal and basic sciences laboratory before pursuing a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.Dr. Tipograf's clinical areas of interest include surgical treatment of advanced heart and lung failure including transplantation and mechanical circulatory support, coronary revascularization, complex valvular disease, and pulmonary thromboendarterectomy for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Tipograf is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Tipograf is currently accepting new patients.

David H. Scoville, MD, is a heart surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. He 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. As one of our cardiovascular specialists, he is part of an integrated, national network of heart care specialists, sharing best practices and offering evaluation and treatment of the most complex heart conditions. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Bypass Surgery and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Scoville is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Scoville is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Adel D. Irani earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his internship and residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and a fellowship at St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center and McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Dr. Irani, who has been in practice since 1989, is board certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His clinical interests include cardiothoracic surgery, aortic surgery (including dissection and aneurysms), minimally invasive valve repair and replacement, robotic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery (including off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery), surgery for atrial fibrillation, cardiac assist devices and cardiac transplantation. He has special training and certification in numerous surgical devices and techniques including robotic systems, cardiac assist devices, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, valve repair and replacement (including minimally invasive valve surgery), port access surgery, atrial rhythm surgery, beating heart surgery and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. An assistant professor of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Dr. Irani also lectures nationwide and publishes in the areas of aortic aneurysm repair, thoracic surgery and cardiac surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Renovascular Hypertension, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Irani is currently accepting new patients.

Curt Doty is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. His clinical expertise encompasses Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Dr. Doty is currently accepting new patients.

William Campbell is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. Dr. Campbell is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

Cynthia Deschenes is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Silverdale, Washington. Her clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Deschenes is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Criscuolo, PA-C, is an experienced physician assistant who specializes in cardiothoracic surgery. He strives to always put his patients first and to provide the highest level of care for each patient based on the latest evidence-based science.Tim is a member of the Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery and Association of Physician Assistants, and an associate member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.Tim has served 31 years in the Army National Guard and is looking forward to volunteering at free clinics and similar activities.Outside of work, Tim enjoys cycling, motorcycle riding, backpacking, hiking, skiing and running. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Criscuolo is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Criscuolo is currently accepting new patients.

Cameron Rousseau is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health. He assists in cardiothoracic surgery and also has experience with: Ordering and interpreting lab tests Interpreting cardiac imaging (CT scans, echocardiograms and coronary angiograms) Performing physical exams Developing treatment plans Providing pre- and post-operative care and education Cameron provides compassionate care focused on positive patient outcomes. Cameron's Training Cameron earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin in Madison and his master's in the physician assistant program from Saint Louis University in Missouri. About Cameron Cameron is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed as a PA in Florida. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis. Dr. Rousseau is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Chibueze Onyemkpa is a cardiothoracic surgeon who treats patients ages 21 and older. He is committed to understanding a patient's underlying cardiac issue and identifying the best treatment recommendation. Dr. Onyemkpa specializes in coronary artery bypass grafting; surgical treatment of valvular heart diseases; and aortic surgery. His research interests include coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic surgery, and health disparities in cardiac surgery. Dr. Onyempka is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Oncocytoma and Neuroendocrine Tumor. Dr. Onyemkpa is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Surgery , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Onyemkpa is currently accepting new patients.

Joycelyn Becenti graduated from MEDEX Northwest receiving her PA-C. She specializes in surgical physician assistant at Swedish Cardiac Surgery. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Myxoma, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Becenti is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Becenti is currently accepting new patients.

Lori K. Soni, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart in Panama City, Florida. Dr. Soni cares for patients with conditions affecting the heart, lungs, and other chest organs. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Heart Transplant, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Soni is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Soni is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kojo Dadzie is a board-certified thoracic surgeon at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. He has expertise in robotic minimally invasive procedures for benign and malignant tumors of the chest, lungs and esophagus, benign foregut disease and thoracic outlet syndrome. His specialties include: Hiatal hernias Achalasia Lung cancer Esophageal cancer Mediastinal tumors Chest wall tumors Esophageal diverticulum Hyperhidrosis Thoracic outlet syndrome Esophageal perforation Empyema Pneumothorax Chest wall deformity Malignant effusion Esophageal strictures Dr. Dadzie listens to his patients' needs and concerns, educates them about their disease and provides the best care possible with their goals in mind. Dr. Dadzie's Training He graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biology from Valdosta State University in Georgia. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Dr. Dadzie completed a general surgery residency at Orlando Health and was simulation and didactic chief resident his final year. He performed a thoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center. About Dr. Dadzie Dr. Dadzie is board certified in thoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Epsilon Delta honor societies. Outside of work, Dr. Dadzie enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling and watching soccer. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Dadzie is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Dadzie is currently accepting new patients.

Samantha Shannon, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. Samantha is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that respects each patient’s individual values, preferences and health goals. She believes that open communication and shared decision-making are essential to delivering the highest quality care. She recognizes that cultural, religious, and personal experiences influence how people understand health, illness and treatment options, and she strives to ensure every patient feels heard, informed and supported.Shannon is a member of the Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, and the American Academy of Physician Associates.Outside of work, Shannon enjoys producing macro and landscape photography with her husband. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Shannon is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Shannon is currently accepting new patients.

Stuart Jamieson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Tyson Bradley, PA-C, cares for adult cardiothoracic surgery patients under the direction of a cardiothoracic surgeon. Tyson has a passion for medicine and helping others. He understands the importance of gaining the trust of his patients and taking the time to show that he cares. He strives to thoroughly explain disease processes and treatment options to allow his patients to participate in shared decision-making and to give them reassurance in their time of need.Tyson is a United States Marine Corps veteran. In his off-hours, he enjoys the outdoors and, in particular, mountain biking. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. Dr. Bradley is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Bradley is currently accepting new patients.

Kristine Russell is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. Dr. Russell is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, 2005. Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.

Dr Collazo is a board-certified cardiac, thoracic and congenital heart surgeon. He joined Inova with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He has a special interest in the surgical management of congenital heart disease in children and adults.Dr. Collazo is the Medical Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery and serves as the Surgical Director of Inova's Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program. He became interested in congenital cardiac and thoracic surgery during medical school after rotating on the pediatric cardiothoracic surgery service. As a congenital cardiac surgeon, he is able to care for children, teenagers and adults who have congenital heart disease.A native of New York, Dr. Collazo currently resides in Northern Virginia with his family. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, tennis and shooting sporting clays. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Atrial Tachycardia, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Coronary Artery Aneurysm. Dr. Collazo is currently accepting new patients.

Juleidy Turnipseed is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules. Dr. Turnipseed is board certified in Physician Assistant. Dr. Turnipseed is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Standifer, PA-C, specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Standifer is currently accepting new patients.

Kaylene Rogers, PA-C, specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. Dr. Rogers is currently accepting new patients.

Kayla F. Bisgaier, PA-C, is a cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant with expertise in providing comprehensive care to patients before, during and after heart and lung surgery. Kayla earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Penn State University in University Park, Pennsylvania. She then completed a Master of Medical Sciences in the Physician Assistant Program from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Kayla brings skill and passion into every aspect of care. Understanding that surgery can feel overwhelming, she ensures her patients feel heard, supported and informed. Her guiding principle is to treat each patient as if they were a member of her own family. Outside of work, Kayla loves spending time with her husband and two Huskies. They enjoy being outdoors exploring trails, walking their dogs and finding new spots to enjoy as a family. Kayla values the unique blend of seaside living and strong community spirit that eastern Virginia offers. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Bisgaier is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Certified Physician Assistant.