As a thoracic surgeon in California, Dr. Luke Faber is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Dr. Luke Faber graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1983.
Dr. Faber has one office in California where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Faber works with three doctors including Dr. David Canvasser and Dr. Stephen Freyaldenhoven.
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. Faber may see patients in California for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
As a cardiologist in Pismo Beach, Dr. Faber is trained to deliver extensive therapy for the cardiovascular system and heart. Heart illnesses that may be diagnosed and remedied by a cardiologist may include rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart aneurysms, angina and arrhythmia, among others. Dr. Faber often sees individuals for symptoms like difficulty breathing, dizziness or chest pains, among others.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Faber 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. Faber, but only those who participate in Medicare.