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Inova Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery2921 Telestar Ct, Falls Church, VA 22042 map
As a thoracic surgeon in Virginia, Dr. Hiran Fernando is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Inova Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Hiran C. Fernando is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
2921 Telestar Ct, Falls Church, VA 22042
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Hiran Fernando graduated from Other in 1986.
Dr. Fernando has one office in Virginia where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Dr. Fernando works with one doctor, Dr. Marcelo Cardarelli.
Specialties
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Thoracic Surgery
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. Fernando may see patients in Virginia for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
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Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Hiran Fernando is a cardiac surgeon that specializes in the surgical healing of heart and cardiovascular disorders. These can include rheumatic, ischemic, endocarditis, atherosclerosis, and valvular, or congenital heart disease. Dr. Fernando may carry out types of procedures such as coronary artery bypass, heart transplant surgery, heart valve repair, or surgical implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery is a highly specialized field of medicine that incorporates surgical procedures to treat diseases or trauma to the organs and structures of the chest – including the heart, lungs and esophagus. Dr. Fernando may perform both minimally invasive or invasive procedures ranging from angioplasty to open heart surgery or transplant surgeries.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1986
Hospital Affiliations
- Boston Medical Center
- CharterCARE Roger Williams Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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