25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me

Helen Bloh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Bloh is board certified in American Association Of Critical Care Nurses - Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Gerontology, 2023 and American Association Of Critical Care Nurses - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, 2023. Dr. Bloh is currently accepting new patients.

Yoichiro Shimada is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Shimada is currently accepting new patients.

Anjan Saha is a Thoracic Surgeon and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York.

James Louis is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Louis is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery, 2002 and American Board Of Surgery - Congenital Cardiac Surgery, 2013. Dr. Louis is currently accepting new patients.

Tamra Takemoto, PA-C, is a board-certified advanced practice provider specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. Tamra is committed to delivering collaborative, high quality, patient-centered care utilizing an approachable, patient approach.Away from work, Tamra enjoys reading, playing tennis and cooking/baking. Dr. Takemoto is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Takemoto is currently accepting new patients.

Whitney Zelik is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 3 years. Dr. Zelik is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners - Family Nurse Practitioner, 2023. Dr. Zelik is currently accepting new patients.

Tanner L. Cook, PA-C, is an experienced physician assistant specializing in cardiovascular surgery at Ascension St. John in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He listens to understand you and your health concerns, taking the time to get to know you and your family's health history and create a personalized care plan that's right for you. As a physician assistant, Tanner can diagnose illness and injury, prescribe medication and provide non-surgical care. Dr. Cook is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C). Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

Ameera Chakravarthy is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Chakravarthy is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center - Family Nurse Practitioner, 2007 and American Nurses Credentialing Center - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, 2007. Dr. Chakravarthy is currently accepting new patients.

Sara Crespo is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida.

Kathryn Katie Kitching is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Cardiothoracic Surgery. Her expertise includes: Assisting in open heart and thoracic surgeries and procedures Endoscopic vein harvesting Educating and advocating for patients Reviewing diagnostic imaging Providing preoperative and postoperative care She believes in listening closely to patients, addressing their concerns and helping them become active participants in their care. Katie's Training Katie earned a bachelor's degree in biology at The Ohio State University in Columbus. She received her master's degree in physician assistant studies from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where she also completed a cardiac surgery fellowship. About Katie Katie is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed as a PA in Florida. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates. Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending time with her dog, beach days, paddleboarding, soccer, volleyball, traveling and trying new restaurants. Dr. Kitching is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Kitching is currently accepting new patients.

Jessica Strickland is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Winston-salem, North Carolina. Dr. Strickland is board certified in Physician Assistant. Dr. Strickland is currently accepting new patients.

Katherine Bortner is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Bortner is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant, 2007. Dr. Bortner is currently accepting new patients.

Leah Hall is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Hall is board certified in Physician Assistant. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

Kendra Blackshear is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Camden, New Jersey.

Danny Hernandez is a Thoracic Surgeon and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hernandez is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology.

Dr. Christian Cignoni is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery and is with BayCare Medical Group in Clearwater, Florida, where he sees patients age 18 and older. He earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Miami in Miami, Florida, and performed research at the Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Cignoni earned his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies, completed a general surgery residency at the University of Central Florida in Ocala, Florida, and completed a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Baylor Scott & White - The Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas.His clinical interests include arrhythmia, aortic root, aortic valve, mitral valve and coronary revascularization surgery. Dr. Cignoni performs many cardiothoracic procedures including transcatheter aortic valve replacement, MitraClip and video-assisted thoracic surgery. He’s trained and certified in minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci® robotic system. Dr. Cignoni has authored articles in peer-reviewed publications, including the Journal of the American College of Surgeons and The American Surgeon. He’s a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Cignoni is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital. Dr. Cignoni speaks Spanish. Dr. Cignoni is board certified in AB Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and AB Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Cignoni is currently accepting new patients.

Alexis Wood is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and board-certified adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP-BC) with the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute. She manages pre- and post-operative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients, and her specialties include: Cardiothoracic surgery Heart, lung, liver and kidney transplants Advanced heart failure Left ventricular assist devices Mechanical circulatory support Alexis has more than 10 years of experience and has served as an acute care nurse practitioner. Alexis' Training Alexis earned a bachelor's degree in nursing at Arizona State University's Mayo Clinic Accelerated Program in Phoenix and received a Master of Science in nursing (MSN) from the University of California at Los Angeles. She is a doctorate of nursing practice candidate at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where she completed her Nurse Educator Certificate Program. About Alexis Alexis is board-certified in adult-gerontology acute care by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Outside of work, Alexis enjoys scuba diving, traveling and spending time with family. She also volunteers for organizations engaged in cooking education and medical missions. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

Jacqueline Ooten is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-C) with Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health. She has experience in open heart recovery, structural heart, heart failure and noninvasive cardiology, and her expertise includes: Managing and treating cardiovascular disease and associated conditions Coordinating care for transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) Coordinating care with cardiovascular surgeons and interventional cardiologists Patient education and assistance with diagnostics, such as electrocardiograms and other specialized tests Caring for inpatient and outpatient heart failure patients Providing IV diuretic therapy and oral electrolyte replacement in the outpatient setting Coordinating multi-disciplinary care Jacqueline has cared for patients in the Tampa Bay area since 2007. She believes in advocating for patients' and families' needs and providing patient education as well as emotional support. Jacqueline's Training She received her bachelor's degree in nursing at South University in Savannah, Georgia, and her Master of Science in nursing (MSN) in the family nurse practitioner program at South University in Tampa. About Jacqueline Jacqueline is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and is licensed as an APRN and registered nurse in Florida. She has completed cardiovascular intensive care open heart training and holds NIH Stroke Scale certification. She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau honor society of nursing. Outside of work, Jacqueline enjoys spending time with family, friends and her goldendoodle, Luca. She also likes going to the beach and is a certified scuba diver. Dr. Ooten is currently accepting new patients.

Alyssa S. Conrad, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in thoracic surgery at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. She specializes in lung surgery and the diagnosis and treatment of chest diseases. Alyssa uses laparoscopic techniques, including minimally invasive, endoscopic and video and robotic-assisted technology to treat lung and esophageal cancer, lung nodules, and other chest conditions. Dr. Conrad is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C). Dr. Conrad is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Chawki Elzein is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon. He is the current Co-Director of Inova Children’s Heart Center and is the Bechara Akl Endowed Chair of Congenital Heart Surgery and Chief of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at Inova. He joined Inova in 2024 with over 24 years of experience in pediatric cardiac surgery. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Elzein was a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Illinois. He has given many presentations at national meetings and authored over 50 manuscripts and book chapters. Dr. Elzein’s clinical interests and experience cover all aspects of neonatal cardiac surgery, complex cardiac reconstruction for biventricular repair including heterotaxy syndrome, aortic and mitral valve repair, single ventricle palliation, and adult congenital heart surgery. Dr. Elzein is also experienced in chest wall reconstruction for pectus excavatum and carinatum deformities. Dr. Elzein has performed over 5,000 surgeries as a surgeon and first assistant. As a primary surgeon, he has performed over 100 Norwood procedures, 150 arterial switch operations with and without ventricular septal defects, 75 interrupted aortic arch repairs, 50 truncus arteriosus repair, 75 total anomalous pulmonary venous return repairs, 300 Glenn and 300 Fontan operations, 300 complete atrioventricular canal repairs, 300 tetralogy of Fallot repairs, 150 aortic valve repairs, 150 mitral valve repairs, and hundreds of other complex surgical procedures to repair ventricular and atrial septal defects, correct aortic coarctation, and replace pulmonary valves. Dr. Elzein is currently accepting new patients.

Travis A. Gowan, AGACNP-BC, is a thoracic surgery nurse practitioner at Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners West Chest and Lung Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He works with a care team that diagnoses and treats esophageal cancer, lung cancer, chest tumors and other disorders in the chest. Travis uses the latest surgical techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery. Every appointment with Travis starts with a conversation. He takes the time to answer all your questions - big and small. Dr. Gowan is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (AGACNP-BC). Dr. Gowan is currently accepting new patients.

Haemi Lee is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington.

Jason is a nurse practitioner specializing in cardiothoracic surgery at MercyOne North Iowa Heart Center with nursing experience working with the acute care patient population in step down, general and cardiovascular critical care units. Dr. Mcwhorter is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center. Dr. Mcwhorter is currently accepting new patients.

Jorge Mascaro was born in Chile from Chilean parents. He was educated in Chile at the German School in Santiago and studied Medicine at the Universidad de Chile Medical School, graduating with distinction in 1984. He went on to complete a residency in general surgery and in 1990 started residency in Cardiac Surgery in London UK. He returned to Chile in 1993 where he developed a Lung and Heart Transplant Unit. In 2004 he was appointed as the consultant cardiac surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. He has held leadership positions including Director of Heart and Lung Transplant, Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support and Head of Complex Aortic Services. Dr. Mascaro has been performing advanced cardiac procedures and lung transplantation for nearly 30 years. He serves as Surgical Director of the Adult Lung Transplantation, Adult Heart Transplantation and the Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) Program for the Froedtert & MCW health network. Dr. Mascaro continues to be an active athlete with achievement in competitive athletics and skiing. More recently he has participated in competitive triathlons, including Ironman racing. Dr. Mascaro is currently accepting new patients.

Lee Guerrera is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Guerrera is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, 2018. Dr. Guerrera is currently accepting new patients.