Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Waco, TX Accepting Medicare

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Christopher C Kwon, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-202-2000    
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Arie Blitz, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 303, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-202-0480    
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Dr. Yusuke Yahagi, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-202-4000    Fax: 361-573-0633

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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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