Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Opelika, AL Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Steve Gary Hubbard, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-528-1720    Fax: 334-528-1693
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Joseph John Martinez, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-528-5959    Fax: 334-528-5899
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Dr. Barry Glen Crowe, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-528-5959    Fax: 334-528-5899

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery): A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.


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