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.
| Total number of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeons on Doctor.com: | 6909 |
| Percentage of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeons who are listed as "Board Certified" on Doctor.com: | 100% |
| Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeons listed on Doctor.com have been practicing for an average of: | 34.6 year(s) |
| Average ProfilePoints™ score for Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeons: | 34/80 |
| Average Overall User Rating for Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeons: | 4 (out of 5) |
