Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Abington, PA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Walter J. Scott, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1245 Highland Ave, Suite 401, Abington, PA 19001
Phone: 215-481-6070    Fax: 215-481-6076
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Mauricio Garrido, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 Old York Rd, 5 Toll, Abington, PA 19001
Phone: 215-481-4200    Fax: 215-881-9587
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Konstadinos A. Plestis, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001
Phone: 215-481-4200    Fax: 215-881-9587

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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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