Dr. James A. Brockenbrough is a Thoracic Surgeon (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeon) serving the Kansas City area for more than 40 years.
Yes, Dr. James A. Brockenbrough is accepting new patients at this office.
1610 Washington Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66102-2842
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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. Brockenbrough may see patients in Kansas for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
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. Brockenbrough may perform both minimally invasive or invasive procedures ranging from angioplasty to open heart surgery or transplant surgeries.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Brockenbrough 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.
As a general surgeon in Kansas, Dr. Brockenbrough performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Brockenbrough may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Dr. Brockenbrough is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Brockenbrough is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.