Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Covington, LA Accepting Medicare

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Kerry Lynn Paape, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1341 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-875-2828    Fax: 985-875-2728
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Gregory J Eckholdt, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-875-2828    

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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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