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Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology
University of Louisville School of Medicine (2012)
1030 Hillpoint Boulevard North
Suffolk, VA 23434

Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS is an interventional cardiologist in Suffolk, VA specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS is affiliated with Bon Secours, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Sentara Health, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and BON SECOURS MEDICAL GROUP HAMPTON ROADS SPECIALTY CARE LLC.

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Office Locations

1030 Hillpoint Boulevard North
Suffolk, VA 23434
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5838 Harbour View Boulevard Suite 290
Suffolk, VA 23435
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3640 High Street Suite 1E
Portsmouth, VA 23707
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

vascular procedures

In 2023, Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS performed more vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care
lower extremity venous duplex
vascular ultrasound

By Affordability:

abdominal duplex ultrasound
ankle brachial index
cardiac stress testing
carotid duplex ultrasound
carotid ultrasound
duplex ultrasound
electrocardiogram
lower extremity venous ultrasound
lower extremity venous duplex
pelvic duplex ultrasound
stress EKG
stress testing
testicular duplex ultrasound
vascular physiologic studies
vascular studies
vascular ultrasound
venous duplex ultrasound
venous ultrasound

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lower extremity venous duplex, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal duplex ultrasound, ankle brachial index (ABI), cardiac (heart) stress testing, carotid duplex ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, electrocardiogram (EKG), lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, pelvic duplex ultrasound, stress EKG, stress testing, testicular duplex ultrasound, vascular physiologic studies, vascular studies, vascular ultrasound, venous duplex ultrasound, and venous ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated as an interventional cardiologist in Suffolk, VA during 2014 were lab tests, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 70
lab tests 26
thoracic (chest) imaging 11
X-rays 11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 28
Female 50
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 64
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 37
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated as an interventional cardiologist in Suffolk, VA during 2015 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

emergency care 181
hospital care 33
inpatient care 33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 144
Female 190
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 312
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 52
Less than 65 102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 39
Diabetes 47
Dementia 14
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated as an interventional cardiologist in Suffolk, VA during 2016 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

emergency care 38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 22
Female 43
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 19
85 and over 0
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 40
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 48
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated as an interventional cardiologist in Suffolk, VA during 2018 were hospital care, outpatient care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

hospital care 326
inpatient care 155
outpatient care 171

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 142
Female 204
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 279
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 73
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 53
Chronic Kidney Disease 70
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 51
Dementia 31
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated as an interventional cardiologist in Suffolk, VA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

hospital care 286
inpatient care 159
outpatient care 127

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 147
Female 162
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 237
Black 59
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 56
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 72
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 52
Dementia 26
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated as an interventional cardiologist in Suffolk, VA during 2020 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, ultrasound (sonogram) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 58
cardiac procedures 474
catheterization 139
diagnostic procedures 52
doctor visit 138
hospital care 314
inpatient care 283
lab tests 19
minimally invasive procedures 156
nuclear scan 46
outpatient care 31
stent placement (stenting) 29
stress testing 57
ultrasound (sonogram) 289
vascular procedures 52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 388
Female 406
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 749
Black 27
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 300
From 75 to 84 270
85 and over 132
Less than 65 92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 42
Dementia 20
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated as an interventional cardiologist in Suffolk, VA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 188
cardiac procedures 1342
catheterization 425
diagnostic procedures 158
doctor visit 584
hospital care 578
inpatient care 578
lab tests 50
minimally invasive procedures 463
nuclear scan 145
stent placement (stenting) 79
stress testing 197
thrombolysis 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 751
vascular procedures 168

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 783
Female 946
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1642
Black 45
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 23
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 652
From 75 to 84 616
85 and over 287
Less than 65 174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 39
Dementia 19
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated as an interventional cardiologist in Suffolk, VA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 82
cardiac procedures 732
catheterization 232
diagnostic procedures 109
doctor visit 456
emergency care 16
hospital care 340
inpatient care 340
lab tests 43
minimally invasive procedures 249
nuclear scan 84
stent placement (stenting) 41
stress testing 99
ultrasound (sonogram) 416
vascular procedures 109

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 603
Female 740
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1290
Black 23
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 482
From 75 to 84 519
85 and over 222
Less than 65 120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 38
Dementia 15
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated as an interventional cardiologist in Suffolk, VA during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care, hospital care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 25
angioplasty 32
cardiac procedures 351
catheterization 99
diagnostic procedures 51
doctor visit 231
hospital care 496
inpatient care 496
minimally invasive procedures 99
nuclear scan 35
pelvic imaging 25
stent placement (stenting) 16
stress testing 72
ultrasound (sonogram) 500
vascular procedures 404

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 510
Female 609
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 662
Black 407
Hispanic 16
Asian 15
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 407
From 75 to 84 385
85 and over 210
Less than 65 117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 47
Dementia 15
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated as an interventional cardiologist in Suffolk, VA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging 25
angioplasty 90
cardiac procedures 724
catheterization 223
diagnostic procedures 92
doctor visit 295
emergency care 78
hospital care 339
inpatient care 292
lab tests 34
minimally invasive procedures 241
nuclear scan 77
outpatient care 109
pelvic imaging 25
stent placement (stenting) 41
stress testing 106
thoracic (chest) imaging 11
thrombolysis 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 489
vascular procedures 183
X-rays 11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 307
Female 372
Ethnicity
Black / African American 62
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 581
Hispanic 1
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 6
Age
75 to 84 230
85 and over 114
Less than 65 87
65 to 74 241

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 16
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 44
Atrial Fibrillation 22
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at The University of Toledo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease) and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (2012)

Residency: The University of Toledo Affiliated Hospitals (2015)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bon Secours
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
Sentara Health
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
BON SECOURS MEDICAL GROUP HAMPTON ROADS SPECIALTY CARE LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, Magellan Health Services, Payer Provider, Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA, Sentara Health Plan VA, ClearSpring Healthcare, Medicare Railroad (Palmetto GBA) VA, Aetna Health Insurance Company VA, Johns Hopkins Health Plans VA (USFHP), Medcost VA, AllyAllign VA and Aetna Better Health VA.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan
United Healthcare
Medicare
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
Anthem
Magellan Health Services
Payer Provider
Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA
Sentara Health Plan VA
ClearSpring Healthcare
Medicare Railroad (Palmetto GBA) VA
Aetna Health Insurance Company VA
Johns Hopkins Health Plans VA (USFHP)
Medcost VA
AllyAllign VA
Aetna Better Health VA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 46 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS from all over the web to help you find the right in Suffolk, VA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-27
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My Cardiologist was very straight forward and scheduled me for tests immediately. He listened to my concerns and my separate questions regarding my health. He gave very good weight loss advice in a non judgemental matter, which I appreciated. He gives an aura of professionalism which is nice in a doctor.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-14
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Dr. Vacek did a wonderful job of explaining the alternate routes of care depending on my disease progression. He was also one of the more personable specialists I've ever encountered.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-23
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My care giver showed concern about my condition beings that I had saw him in between my appointments
Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-05-01
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It would be nice to have a nutritionist and exercise person to help with my heart health.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-01
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Excellent physician. I will recommend him to others.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-25
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Informed me of additional specialist I should see
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-26
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Great people, who were really concerned about me.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-07
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I have nothing but positive responses to give.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-02
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Excellent experience.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-15
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Excellent

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas Paul Vacek, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medtronic, Inc. $5,601 TurboHawk
$2,936 		ADVISA DR MRI SURESCAN
$1,056 		AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN
$948 		HawkOne
$303 		Micra
$44 		Other
$315
Abbott Laboratories $4,555 SUPERA
$2,413 		OPTIS
$1,909 		Diamondback Coronary
$107 		Xience V coronary stent system
$74 		Confirm Rx
$40 		Other
$12
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) $4,079 LifeVest
$4,079
Penumbra, Inc. $2,618 Indigo System
$2,618
Cardiovascular Systems Inc. $1,626 Diamondback Peripheral
$1,590 		Diamondback Coronary
$36
Other $3,519 XARELTO
$355 		Impella
$264 		ENTRESTO
$258 		VERQUVO
$238 		EKOSONIC
$216 		Other
$2,188
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $10,825
Food and Beverage $6,911
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $3,750
Education $286
Grant $225

Biography

Dr. Thomas Vacek is an adult cardiology and interventional cardiology specialist in Christiansburg, VA, Blacksburg, VA, and Suffolk, VA. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Vacek is affiliated with Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. He takes MultiPlan, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. He welcomes new patients at his office inSuffolk, VA as reported by Bon Secours. He attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with The University of Toledo.

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