Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Germantown, NY Accepting Medicare

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Dr. George Elliott Reed, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4993 Route 9g, Box 157, Germantown, NY 12526
Phone: 518-537-6416    

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)


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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