As a thoracic surgeon in Texas, Dr. John Smith is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Dr. John Smith graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1972.
Dr. Smith has one office in Texas where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Smith works with one doctor, Dr. James Knight.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Smith may see patients in Texas for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Heart and cardiovascular illnesses, such as ischemic, rheumatic, valvular, or congenital heart disease, endocarditis and atherosclerosis, affect a significant percentage of the society. Dr. John Smith is a cardiac surgeon focusing on the surgical healing of these frequent heart problems in San Antonio, TX. He may perform procedures including heart transplant surgery, coronary artery bypass, surgical implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers, or heart valve repair.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Smith may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Smith, but only those who participate in Medicare.