Dr. Caralis, a cardiac surgeon in Pontiac, MI, performs sophisticated surgical treatments to treat conditions affecting the heart & blood vessels.
Yes, Dr. James P. Caralis is accepting new patients at this office.
(248) 858-3844
44555 Woodward Avenue, Suite 307, Pontiac, MI 48341-5035
Dr. James Caralis graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1979.
Dr. Caralis has one office in Michigan where he specializes in Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. James Caralis 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. Caralis may carry out types of procedures such as coronary artery bypass, heart transplant surgery, heart valve repair, or surgical implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers.
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. Caralis may see patients in Michigan for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
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. Caralis, but only those who participate in Medicare.