25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me

Justin Schaffer, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in coronary artery bypass, valvular, thoracic aortic, and minimally invasive procedures. His clinical expertise includes aortic valve surgery, TAVR, coronary artery bypass grafting, mitral valve surgery, thoracic aortic surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery, and minimally invasive/robotic procedures. Dr. Schaffer graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency and fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford Hospital and Clinics. While there, he received recognition for his outstanding work, including the President's Award from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Norman E. Shumway award from the Western Thoracic Surgical Association. Dr. Schaffer's office is located in the professional office building on the campus of The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano. He is currently welcoming new patients. Dr. Schaffer is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Schaffer 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, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

Dr. Ryan is a specialty physician board certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery. He joined Inova with more than 15 years of clinical experience. He has a special interest in the management of aortic disease and end-stage lung disease.Most recently Dr. Ryan served as Director of both the Aortic Surgery Program and the Lung Transplantation Program. Dr. Ryan became interested in thoracic and cardiac surgery because his goal is to help his patients maximize their longevity and have an excellent quality of life.A native of Michigan, Dr. Ryan currently resides in Maryland with his family. In his spare time he likes to practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and sail. Dr. Ryan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Lagisetty serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Section of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Michigan Health System.He is a graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a degree in Philosophy in 2003 and medical degree in 2007. His General Surgical residency was completed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Lagisetty spent two years as a Clinical Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health studying tumor immunology and genetic engineering/therapy. After residency he completed a two year Thoracic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Michigan.Clinical Specialization: Dr. Lagisetty specializes in all areas of general thoracic surgery, benign and malignant esophageal disorders, benign and malignant lung resections, minimally invasive including robotic techniques, lung transplantation. Dr. Lagisetty is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Lagisetty is board certified in Surgery and Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery.

Chandrashekhar Ramaiah, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. Dr. Ramaiah delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valve and surgically correct chronic AFib. Our cardiovascular specialists are part of an integrated, national network of heart care, sharing best practices and offering evaluation and treatment of the most complex heart conditions. Dr. Ramaiah is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Ramaiah is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Ramaiah is currently accepting new patients.

Luis M. Argote-Greene, MD, is a board-certified, experienced thoracic surgeon with a fellowship in oncology at Ascension Texas in Austin, TX. He diagnoses and treats esophageal cancer, lung cancer, chest tumors and other disorders in the chest. Dr. Argote-Greene uses the latest surgical techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery. Robotic-assisted surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, less scarring, and greater accuracy for complex procedures. Every appointment with Dr. Argote-Greene starts with a conversation. He takes the time to answer all your questions - big and small. Dr. Argote is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Endoscopy. Dr. Argote is board certified in CONACEM-Consejo Nacional De Certificación En Medicina - Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Argote is currently accepting new patients.

John F. Lazar, MD is a experienced, board-certified thoracic surgeon serving as the Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. As one of the first dedicated fellowship-trained thoracic robotic surgeons in the world, Dr. Lazar has a clinical interest in building the thoracic surgery program, with a comprehensive emphasis on the patient's individual experience at the hospital. Dr. Lazar is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lazar is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Lazar is currently accepting new patients.

Vikram Sood, M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School, specializing in surgery for congenital and pediatric acquired heart disease. Dr. Sood is a member of the heart transplant team at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, and he serves as the medical student coordinator for the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Service. Dr. Sood has a strong interest in education and is a staunch advocate for undergraduate mentorship programs, medical student subspecialty interest groups, and graduate medical education. Dr. Sood attended the University of Michigan for medical school, cardiothoracic surgery residency, and pediatric cardiovascular surgery fellowship. Dr. Sood is interested in the full spectrum of congenital heart disease and has a strong interest in quality improvement initiatives within the Congenital Heart Center. Dr. Sood is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Vascular Ring, Mitral Atresia, Thrombectomy, and Heart Transplant.

Rose Ganim is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Ganim is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Thymectomy. Dr. Ganim is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ganim is currently 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).

John Sutton, MD, specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery and is located in Columbia, SC. Dr. Sutton is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Sutton is currently accepting new patients.

Panagiotis Iakovidis is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Winter Haven, Florida. Dr. Iakovidis is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Iakovidis is board certified in AB Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

Paras Lakhani is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lakhani is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Pleurisy, and Emphysema. Dr. Lakhani is board certified in Radiology, Diagnostic, and Nuclear Medicine.

William F. Polito, MD, is an independent heart surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Elgin near Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Polito 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. Polito works with you to create a personalized care plan. Dr. Polito is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Polito is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Polito is currently accepting new patients.

David Moore, MD is a board certified Cardiothoracic surgeon who has had an active practice in the Dallas metroplex for the past 28 years. His areas of focus and expertise include coronary artery bypass, aortic and mitral valve replacement, aortic aneurysm operations, carotid artery surgery as well as open operations for atrial fibrillation. Dr. Moore is a partner in Cardiac Surgery Specialists, a large cardiovascular surgery group which is located at the Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas. Dr. Moore is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Moore 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.

Felix Fernandez is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Fernandez is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fernandez is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, 2010.

Daniel Cuadrado, MD, is a board-certified general and cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery. Dr. Cuadrado is interested in all aspects of non-cardiac thoracic surgery and has had extensive training in minimally invasive and robotic procedures for benign and malignant diseases of the lung, esophagus, pleura and mediastinum as well as anti-reflux surgery. He has experience in robotic navigational bronchoscopy, airway stenting, endobronchial ultrasound, and esophagoscopy, including stenting and transoral incisionless fundoplication.Prior to joining Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Dr. Cuadrado was an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and an active duty Army surgeon.Dr. Cuadrado is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Chest Physicians and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Cuadrado is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinal Tumor, Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Mediastinitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cuadrado is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cuadrado is currently accepting new patients.

Cullen D. Morris, M.D., earned his medical degree from Emory University in 1996. He completed his general surgery residency and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship training at Emory as well, finishing in 2006. Dr. Morris remained at Emory as an assistant professor of surgery and then as an associate professor until joining Piedmont Heart Institute in March 2017.Dr. Morris is board certified in thoracic surgery. He is a member of American Board of Thoracic Surgery, The American Board of Surgery, and the South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society. His professional interests include coronary surgery, valve surgery and aortic surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Morris enjoys playing golf. Dr. Morris is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Morris is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Yerkes, MD, a thoracic surgeon at Endeavor Health, performs surgical procedures involving the lungs, esophagus and chest. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Yerkes collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose and treat complex thoracic conditions using advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Yerkes is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yerkes is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Anthony J. Ascioti, MD, is a thoracic (chest) surgeon at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, IN. He has a special interest in lung and esophageal cancer, chest trauma and tumors of the mediastinum (space around the lungs), diaphragm, and chest wall. Dr. Ascioti uses the latest robotic and image-guided surgical techniques to minimize your post-operative pain and recovery time. He starts by listening to understand you and your health needs. Then, he creates a care plan that's right for you. Dr. Ascioti is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Pulmonary Sequestration, Pleural Effusion, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ascioti is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Ascioti is currently accepting new patients.

Clayton A. Kaiser, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. Dr. Kaiser delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valve and surgically correct chronic AFib. Our cardiovascular specialists are part of an integrated, national network of heart care, sharing best practices and offering evaluation and treatment of the most complex heart conditions. Dr. Kaiser is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Kaiser is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Kaiser is currently accepting new patients.

Sina L. Moainie, MD, is a heart surgeon at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Dr. Moainie works with you to create a personalized care plan for your needs. Dr. Moainie is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Moainie is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Moainie is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Hersh Maniar is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon who uses the latest advances in care to treat adult patients. His areas of expertise include adult cardiac surgery, treatment of valvular heart disease, surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, and coronary bypass grafting. His research interests include valvular heart disease and atrial arrythmias. Dr. Maniar is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he also serves as division chief. In addition, he is Regional Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery for SSM Health System. Dr. Maniar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Maniar is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Daniel Burns is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Burns is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

George Mikos is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Mikos is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mikos is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 2000 and American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 1998. Dr. Mikos is currently accepting new patients.

Pirooz Eghtesady is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Eghtesady is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Heart Transplant.