25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me

Devin Rigg, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Intermountain Health’s Ogden Cardiovascular Associates in Ogden, Utah. He supports patients in Ogden, South Ogden, Riverdale, Roy, and surrounding communities specializing in arterial coronary grafting, mitral valve repair, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He particularly enjoys performing procedures such as coronary artery bypass surgery, and both valvular repair and replacement.As a provider, Dr. Rigg strives to restore both health and hope to his patients. He approaches each case with precision, utilizing the latest innovations in cardiothoracic surgery and tailoring his care to meet the unique needs of every individual. As a proud Utah native, Dr. Rigg is excited to be back in his home state, working alongside talented colleagues.Outside the clinic, the Salt Lake City native enjoys the outdoors and engaging with his kids. He’s looking to get better at fly fishing, try out precision rifle shooting, hit the trails on his mountain bike, play more guitar, and get into extreme couponing.Conditions Treated: Coronary artery diseaseHeart valve problemsCongenital heart defectsHeart failureEmphysema Lung cystsProcedures Performed: Coronary graftingMitral valve repairHeart and lung transplantsPlacement of ventricular assist devices (VADs)Repair of congenital heart defects. Dr. Rigg is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Rigg is currently accepting new patients.

Yves d’Udekem, MD, PhD, is a renowned leader in pediatric cardiac surgery whose professional journey encompasses substantial experience across multiple continents. Currently, he serves as division chief of Cardiac Surgery at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., and director of the Children’s National Heart Research Institute. Dr. d’Udekem’s expertise has been shaped by significant clinical and academic roles in Belgium, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Australia and the United States. Born in Belgium and holding Canadian and Australian citizenship, Dr. d’Udekem began his medical career with early training in cardiac surgery in Belgium and Toronto. He practiced as a cardiac surgeon in Belgium, caring for both adults and children with congenital heart disease. He advanced his training in congenital heart surgery at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children in London, under the guidance of Professor Marc de Leval and other leaders in the field. Dr. d’Udekem further broadened his perspective through collaborative work and training in South Africa. In Australia, Dr. d’Udekem was recruited as a pediatric heart specialist at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, a center known for its innovation in congenital heart disease care. He established a strong reputation for clinical and academic excellence, playing a leading role in the development of the Australia and New Zealand Fontan Registry, which has advanced knowledge of single ventricle heart conditions. He has authored more than 500 peer-reviewed publications in pediatric cardiovascular surgery. At Children’s National, Dr. d’Udekem directs heart research at the Children’s National Research Institute, where he organizes an annual research symposium to share advancements and foster collaboration. Clinically, he is advancing the field as chief of cardiac surgery, pioneering techniques in single ventricle procedures, valve repairs, and partial heart transplantation. Additionally, he initiated the Surgical Boot Camp Series, which brings together leading pediatric surgeons from around the world for hands-on education and training. Dr. d’Udekem is also The Baier Family Distinguished Professor of Cardiac Surgery and serves as a professor at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, contributing to the education of future cardiac specialists. Dr. d’Udekem is committed to multidisciplinary collaboration and emphasizes providing comprehensive care throughout the patient journey, from outpatient visits and inpatient care to surgery and recovery. His efforts continue to support innovation and education in pediatric cardiac surgery, benefiting patients and advancing the field on a global scale. Dr. D'udekem is currently accepting new patients.

Sherif Assaad is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Assaad is board certified in National Board Of Echocardiography, 2016. Dr. Assaad is currently accepting new patients.

Caitlin Griffin is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Griffin is currently accepting new patients.

Jeremy Herrmann is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Herrmann is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Aneurysm Repair, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Herrmann 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 Thoracic Surgery - Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Herrmann is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Pavlina is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Pavlina is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Pavlina is currently accepting new patients.

David Morales is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Morales is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Atresia, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Truncus Arteriosus, and Double Outlet Right Ventricle. Dr. Morales is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Ferguson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Ferguson is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Ferguson is currently accepting new patients.

V Seenu-Reddy is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Seenu-Reddy is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Seenu-Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

Zhen-yu Tong is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Tong is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Constrictive Pericarditis, Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Tong is currently accepting new patients.

Victor Tedesco is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Tedesco is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Nabeel Habib-Gul is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Albany, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Habib-Gul is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Habib-Gul is currently accepting new patients.

Jeremy Leidenfrost is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Leidenfrost is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Leidenfrost is currently accepting new patients.

James Martin is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Warren, Michigan. Dr. Martin is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Manesh Parikshak is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Parikshak is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Parikshak is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Clay is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Clay is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Clay is currently accepting new patients.

Dong-seok Lee is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Astoria, New York. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Lance Bezzina is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Bezzina is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Bezzina is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Merle is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Merle is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Merle is currently accepting new patients.

Leonidas Vargas is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Vargas is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

Azeem Khan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Gonzales, Louisiana. Dr. Khan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

Robin Varghese is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Varghese is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Mark Rodefeld, MD, is an independent pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Rodefeld surgically repairs congenital heart defects in children and adults, and acquired heart conditions. Dr. Rodefeld is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Septal Defects, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Coarctation of the Aorta, Thymectomy, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Rodefeld is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Rodefeld is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Mauney is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mauney is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Mauney is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Boskind is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Boskind is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Boskind is currently accepting new patients.