25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me

Dr. Brett Melnikoff is a highly skilled and compassionate board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, dedicated to providing exceptional heart care at The Chattanooga Heart Institute.Dr. Melnikoff's commitment to medicine began at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He refined his surgical expertise through a comprehensive residency in general surgery at the University of Alabama Medical Center, followed by a specialized fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery, also at the University of Alabama Medical Center.As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a proud member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Dr. Melnikoff remains at the forefront of surgical innovation and best practices, ensuring his patients receive the highest standard of care.Beyond his professional life, Dr. Melnikoff cherishes time with his wife and daughters. He finds balance and joy in shared passions like cooking and exploring new destinations through travel. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Melnikoff is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Melnikoff is currently accepting new patients.

Alexander J Sbrocchi, MD is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon who performs in the entire spectrum of adult cardiac surgery, including acquired and congenital heart disease. He specializes in coronary artery disease, thoracic aortic surgery, aortic and mitral valvular disease, arrhythmia and minimally invasive surgery. His expertise includes transcatheter based valve replacements, mechanical circulatory support, and transplantation. Dr. Sbrocchi graduated from The Medical University of South Carolina’s Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery program, where he earned the Carolyn E. Reed teaching award. He is a member of the cardiology heart team and is actively involved as an investigator on several transcatheter valve devices. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Sbrocchi is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Sbrocchi is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Kilmartin, MD upholds that it is important to offer high-quality, evidence-based care while also emphasizing each patient's unique needs. He commits himself to staying up-to-date on the latest literature and techniques in cardiac surgery. He uses this knowledge to tailor his care plans after getting to know his patients. Additionally, he is passionate about creating an environment that allows the care team to come together and deliver excellent, personalized care to each patient. Dr. Kilmartin received his undergraduate degree Lafayette College, a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Art in Religious Studies. He then attended St. Louis University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree and completed a residency in General Surgery and fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland. Dr. Kilmartin's expertise includes treatment of coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, heart arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and aortic disease. When not treating patients, Dr. Kilmartin enjoys playing rugby, spending time with family, international travel, hiking and exercise. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Kilmartin is board certified in General Surgery-American Board Of Surgery (ABS) and Cardiothoracic Surgery-American Board Of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS). Dr. Kilmartin is currently accepting new patients.

James Hardy, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant who provides care for patients under the supervision of a surgeon.James is very involved with patient care. He strongly endorses shared decision-making with his patients, which is accomplished through patient education and a detailed discussion about treatment options. In this way, his patients have the information necessary to make informed decisions about their care.Prior to becoming a physician assistant, James served for 25 years as a firefighter paramedic. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Arterial Embolism. Dr. Hardy is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Clark, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon who loves being able to use her surgical skills to improve and extend patients’ lives. She understands the significance of heart surgery in a patient’s life, and she strives to support her patients through the entirety of the surgical process. She loves what she does and seeks to develop collegial relationships with referring physicians in support of providing optimal care for patients.Dr. Clark has extensive experience treating cardiogenic shock with ECMO and has done specialized training with minimally invasive mitral valve repair, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and transcatheter embolectomy (AngioVac). She is a member of the Southern Thoracic Surgery Association, Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.Away from work, Dr. Clark enjoys trail and ultramarathon running, horseback riding, skiing, and spending time with her husband and their two Bernese mountain dogs.Conditions and Procedures:Aortic valve diseaseAtrial fibrillationCoronary artery diseaseEndocarditisExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)Mitral valve diseaseThoracic aortic diseaseTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)Transcatheter embolectomy (AngioVac). Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Clark is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

I specialize in the imaging of diseases affecting the lungs and heart. I do this by reviewing chest radiographs (X-rays), CT, and MRI. I also perform procedures in the chest including lung biopsies, chest tube placement, and fluid drainage using CT guidance. I am passionate about providing excellent patient care, radiology education, and serving as a consultant to all providers at Duke Health. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Heart Tumor. Dr. Harowicz is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Harowicz is currently accepting new patients.

Syed Yazdani, MD, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and is certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He practices at UPMC Williamsport. He completed his residency at Civil Hospital Karachi and medical degree at DOW Medical College and Civil Hospital. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Yazdani is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Yazdani is currently accepting new patients.

Drew Johnson is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Nuclear Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Mediastinitis, Endocarditis, Atherectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Johnson is board certified in Cardiology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

John Young is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Mount Kisco, New York. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Emphysema, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Levesque is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in malignant and benign diseases of the chest and foregut, including the lungs, pleura, esophagus, and mediastinum. She has expertise in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic and antireflux surgery; as well as complex endoscopic and bronchoscopic therapies. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Hiatal Hernia. Dr. Levesque is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Levesque is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Wildman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Spasms. Dr. Wildman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wildman is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Chiu is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection and Angioplasty. Dr. Chiu is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified). Dr. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.

Kody Wyant is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Tracheobronchomalacia, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, and Thymectomy. Dr. Wyant is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wyant is currently accepting new patients.

Care philosophy: I aim to help patients understand their condition and coordinate and execute the best possible treatment to help them get back to the life they want to live. Toward this end, no team will out-work us, out-think us, or out-good-intention us.Why I became a medical provider:It is a privilege to have a career where mastery of my skills leads to the betterment of others. His clinical expertise encompasses Double Discordia, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Regurgitation, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Hadley Wilson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Winston-salem, North Carolina. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Wilson is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

Virendra Mehta is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Taylor, Michigan. His clinical expertise encompasses Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

Ali Khiabani is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Stenosis and Infective Endocarditis. Dr. Khiabani is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie Cerrone is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Youngstown, Ohio. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Cerrone is currently accepting new patients.

I am a pediatric cardiologist with a focus in non-invasive cardiac imaging from the fetus to the adult patient. I care for children who have congenital heart disease and acquired heart disease. My primary clinical focus is multimodality imaging, including echocardiography and cross-sectional imaging. As a member of the imaging section, I help to provide diagnostic information for patients, including assistance with imaging in the catheterization lab and operating room. I enjoy being a diagnostician, but also count it a privilege to help shepherd families through the journey of having a child with congenital or acquired heart disease. In my time away from work, I enjoy spending time with loved ones, using my Peloton, spending time outdoors, trying new restaurants, and watching college athletics. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Septal Defects, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Ebstein's Anomaly. Dr. Lucious-Williams is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology. Dr. Lucious-Williams is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Fetten is a cardiothoracic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in transplant and mechanical circulatory support. She performs both heart and lung transplantation as well as mechanical support device placement, such as durable LVADs or ECMO. While Dr. Fetten feels incredibly passionate about transplantation, she also particularly enjoys valve and bypass surgeries. Repairing or replacing a poorly functioning valve and observing the heart function improve is incredibly rewarding to her. An additional passion of hers includes Pulmonary thromboendarterectomies (PTE): intricate surgeries where a chronic blood clot is removed from the pulmonary vessels. Originally from Hamburg, Germany Dr. Fetten loves to travel and recently visited Africa to hike Mount Kilimanjaro. She also enjoys rock climbing and cycling to stay active. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Transplant. Dr. Fetten is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Fetten is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Zurcher is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Dr. Zurcher is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Zurcher is currently accepting new patients.

Sophie Gao is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor. Dr. Gao is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Gao is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Davis is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Bypass Surgery and Heart Transplant. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Erhan Guler is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Guler is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Chiang is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Chiang is board certified in National Board Of Echocardiography, 2009. Dr. Chiang is currently accepting new patients.