25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me

Charles Canver is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Canver is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Canver is currently accepting new patients.

Stefano Schena is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Schena is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Schena is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Schena is currently accepting new patients.

Stefan Kachala is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Kachala is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Collapsed Lung, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kachala is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) , American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery , and American Board Of General, Surgery. Dr. Kachala is currently accepting new patients.

Wilson M. Clements, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Murfreesboro, TN. Dr. Clements 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. Clements is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Clements is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Clements is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Etoch is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Etoch is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Etoch is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 1997 and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 1999 . Dr. Etoch is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Cesar Nahas received his medical degree from Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon. He then completed an internship, a general and cardiothoracic surgery residency and a cardiovascular surgery fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, under the leadership of Dr. Michael DeBakey. Board certified in thoracic surgery, Dr. Nahas has an expertise and extensive experience in adult cardiac and thoracic surgery as well as vascular and endovascular surgery. Before his appointment as medical director of the Cardiac Surgery Program at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, he was in private practice for 20 years and was instrumental in growing cardiac care in the Clear Lake area. After finishing his training, Dr. Nahas was a full-time faculty member at Baylor College of Medicine and was chief of the Cardiac Surgery Program at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS) and the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA). In his free time, Dr. Nahas enjoys traveling, music, high-performance car racing and especially spending time with his family. Dr. Nahas is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Nahas is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. David Dodd is board certified in thoracic surgery and vascular surgery. He earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry and his Doctor of Medicine from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He continued his education with a general surgery residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Dodd then completed a peripheral vascular surgery and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Memphis. Dr. Dodd’s clinical interests include cardiovascular diseases and valvular heart disease. Dr. Dodd is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association and the American Medical Association. He is affiliated with Winter Haven Hospital. Dr. Dodd is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Dodd is board certified in AB Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and AB Surgery (Vascular Surgery). Dr. Dodd is currently accepting new patients.

Michael J. Thomas, MD, is a thoracic (chest) surgeon with Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, Indiana. He specializes in the surgical removal of lung cancer and other chest tumors. Dr. Thomas starts by listening to understand you and your health needs. Then, he delivers surgical treatment options for your type of cancer. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Lung Cancer, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Thomas is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sandeep Gupta is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute specializing in coronary valvular and aortic surgery including minimally invasive techniques. His areas of expertise include: Cardiovascular surgery Valve surgery Coronary surgery Dr. Gupta believes in building deep trust with his patients and their families by spending plenty of time with them and having open communication. Dr. Gupta's Training Dr. Gupta received a bachelor's degree in biochemistry at the University of Texas in Austin and earned his medical degree at the University of Vermont in Burlington. He completed a general surgery residency and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, where he served as chief resident in both programs. Dr. Gupta also completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. About Dr. Gupta Dr. Gupta is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. His professional memberships include the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American Heart Association. A recipient of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Innovator Award for the development of devices for minimally invasive cardiac surgery, Dr. Gupta has presented his research findings at national and international conferences, and his work has appeared in peer-reviewed publications. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, traveling and running. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

Giorgio Zanotti, 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. Zanotti works with you to create a personalized care plan for your needs. Dr. Zanotti is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Zanotti is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Zanotti is currently accepting new patients.

Steven I. Levin, MD, is a board-certified cardiac and vascular surgeon at Ascension Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI. He delivers a full range of cardiac and vascular surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair, aortic surgery, carotid surgery, and leg bypasses. These procedures are done either minimally invasive or by standard open surgical techniques, sometimes in combination. Other procedures include dialysis access creation, carotid stenting, and aortic aneurysm stenting. Dr. Levin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Levin is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery, The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, and The American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery. Dr. Levin is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Stewart is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Stewart is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cor Triatriatum, Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Tricuspid Atresia, and Transposition of the Great Arteries. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

Kathryn O'keefe is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Montgomery, Ohio. Dr. O'keefe is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. O'keefe is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - 2013 and American Board Of Surgery - 2015. Dr. O'keefe is currently accepting new patients.

Practice philosophy:I endeavor to provide the most advanced, contemporaneous, comprehensive and personalized clinical care for our patients. This involves open honest communication, respect and highest level of professional integrity. The whole cardiovascular team at Minneapolis Heart Institute puts the patient at the center of the decision-making process to ensure the best care possible at all times. Dr. Attia is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Attia is currently accepting new patients.

Practice philosophy:What I like the most about my work is tailoring different surgical techniques to the patient's needs, bringing them back to normal life. My personal strength is to treat my patients with empathy and compassion. Dr. Rodriguez is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Tumor, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

Zahir Rashid is a Thoracic Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Rashid is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Rashid is board certified in Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, American Board Of Thoracic Surg/Thoracic & Cardiac , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Michigan Bureau Of Health Services .

James Klena is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Dr. Klena is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thymectomy. Dr. Klena is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027 and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 2033. Dr. Klena is currently accepting new patients.

Soumya Neravetla is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Neravetla is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Neravetla is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Neravetla is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey J. Wu, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in adult cardiac surgery and general thoracic surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. His clinical expertise includes thoracic oncology, cardiothoracic transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, and less invasive valvular surgery. After his residency in General Surgery, Dr. Wu went on to complete fellowship training in both Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiothoracic Transplant and Mechanical Assist Devices. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Western Thoracic Surgical Association. Dr. Wu is on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth. His office is located in the professional office building on that campus. He is currently welcoming new patients. Dr. Wu is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Wu 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 And Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

Aybala Tongut, MD, is an assistant professor of pediatrics and surgery at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is acting as a surgical director for the ECMO Program at Children’s National. Born and raised in Turkey, Dr. Tongut pursued her passion for children’s health and cardiac surgery at the Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, in Turkey where she received her MD in 2003. She continued her studies as a resident at the University of Istanbul in 2011, becoming skilled in cardiovascular surgery before subspecializing on operating and fixing of congenital heart defects at Kartal Koşuyolu Educational and Research Hospital in 2016. In 2019, Dr. Tongut accepted an opportunity to move to the United States to expand and improve upon her practice under the renowned pioneer of congenital cardiac surgery, Richard Jonas, MD She completed a 3-year fellowship program at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C., before becoming an attending pediatric cardiac surgeon and joining the Cardiac surgery team led by Yves d’Udekem, MD, in 2022. Dr. Tongut is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Aortopulmonary Window, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

Dr. Ali Mahtabifard is a UCI Health surgeon who is board-certified in general and cardiothoracic surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and is an expert in leading-edge treatments for lung cancer and lung metastases, esophageal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), as well as mediastinal, chest wall and airway disorders.He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y. He completed a general surgery internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of New York, followed by a general surgery residency at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. He completed a two-year research fellowship in thoracic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and a cardiothoracic fellowship at UC Davis, followed by a fellowship in advanced and minimally invasive thoracic surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.Mahtabifard provides his patients with the most advanced and effective treatments. His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. He also has made presentations at numerous meetings, including those sponsored by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. He is co-editor of the medical textbook,Atlas of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery (VATS), for which he has written several chapters. The textbook offers step-by-step instructions in the latest minimally invasive thoracic surgery techniques, which bring faster recovery and improved patient outcomes.He sees patients atUCI Medical Centerin Orange. Dr. Mahtabifard is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Mahtabifard is board certified in American Board Surgery.

Mark Maxfield is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leominster, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Maxfield is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Maxfield is board certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Maxfield is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Takahaski cares for patients with heart issues, offering cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery. She earned a medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and a masters in Public Health from the College of Health Sciences, both of Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. She completed a residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York. She received additional training through a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, New York. Dr. Takahashi is an adjunct clinical assistant professor at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). She is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Association, and the Association of Women Surgeons. She is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. She speaks English and is fluent in Japanese and medical Spanish. Dr. Takahashi is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Takahashi is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Kellianne Kleeman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Kleeman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Sternal Cleft, Pectus Carinatum, and Double Aortic Arch. Dr. Kleeman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kleeman is currently accepting new patients.

Shelly Lall is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Lall is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Mediastinal Tumor, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Lall is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2010 and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 2013 . Dr. Lall is currently accepting new patients.