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Cardiothoracic Surgeons - Joliet, IL

We found 8 cardiothoracic surgeons in Joliet, IL.

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Dr. Jeffrey P. Schwartz, MD

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(5 ratings)

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Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

333 N Hammes Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435

open heart surgery, cardiac electrophysiological study, valvuloplasty
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Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz is a graduate of Emory University School of Medicine.
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Dr. James Michael Tuchek, DO, FACS

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(43 ratings)

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Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

301 Madison Street, Joliet, IL 60435

bronchoscopy, valvuloplasty, aortic valve surgery
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Dr. James Tuchek is a graduate of Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.

"Dr. Tuchek, his colleagues, and staff have been nothing less than phenomenal. From day one, Dr. Tuchek has been a blessing to have as part of my Healthcare team. He is caring, genuine, and has a great bedside manner. He makes himself available to his patients at a moments notice, which is rare these days. Myself and my family are very greatfull to Dr. Tuchek and his team for all that they have done and continue to do for me as I recover. "

July 12, 2015
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Dr. Todd P. Guynn, MD

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Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

301 Madison Street, Joliet, IL 60435

630-324-7915

thoracic (chest) surgery procedures

Dr. Todd Guynn attended Institution Name.
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Dr. Rudolph A. Altergott, MD

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Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

301 Madison Street, Joliet, IL 60435

bronchoscopy, valvuloplasty, aortic valve surgery
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Dr. Rudolph Altergott graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine.
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Dr. Tedi S. Vlahu, MD

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Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

Madison, Joliet, IL 60435

630-324-7915

Dr. Tedi Vlahu attended Indiana University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Charles David Ghee, MD

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Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery

301 Madison Street, Joliet, IL 60435

Dr. Charles Ghee is a graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine.
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Kathryn Ann Becker, APRN, APN-FNP-BCACNPC-AG

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Thoracic Surgery, Family Medicine, Critical Care

333 Madison Street, Joliet, IL 60435

815-725-7133

Ms. Kathryn Becker specializes in family medicine, thoracic surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine) and practices in Palos Heights, IL, New Lenox, IL, and Joliet, IL.
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Anamaria D. Edwards, PA

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

330 Madison Street, Joliet, IL 60435

815-725-3440

Ms. Anamaria Edwards works as a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Maywood, IL and Joliet, IL.

Featured Joliet Cardiothoracic Surgeon Reviews

Dr. James Michael Tuchek, DO, FACS

“Dr. Tuchek, his colleagues, and staff have been nothing less than phenomenal. From day one, Dr. Tuchek has been a bl...”

July 12, 2015

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What is Cardiothoracic Surgery?

Cardiothoracic surgery is the medical specialty that provides surgical care for the chest. Most often this means heart or lung surgery, but it can also include surgery on the esophagus, breastbone, or chest wall. Some cardiothoracic surgeons may specialize in the surgical treatment of children, or focus on a specific organ or surgical procedure.

Some of the diseases and procedures that a cardiothoracic surgeon might handle include:

Coronary artery disease
Heart valve surgery
Lung cancer
Cancer of the esophagus
GERD, or severe acid reflux
Heart or lung transplants

Cardiothoracic surgeons may use various types of imaging, such as an electrocardiogram or CT scan, to diagnose problems and plan the operation. They may also offer minimally invasive surgery or robotic surgery, if appropriate, to lower the risk of scarring and infection.

Cardiothoracic surgery is an older medical specialty, but it is still one of the most amazing. Often patients who need a cardiothoracic surgeon are extremely sick, suffering from an illness that will kill them without intervention. With surgery, however, they often make a complete recovery.