Dr. Lobdell, located in Charlotte, NC, specializes in Surgical Critical Care at Carolinas HealthCare System.
Yes, Dr. Kevin W. Lobdell is accepting new patients at this office.
1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Dr. Lobdell has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Lobdell works with seventy-five doctors including Dr. Ashley Christmas and Dr. Cynthia Lauer.
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. Lobdell may see patients in North Carolina for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Trauma surgeons are specifically trained to provide surgical treatment for critically ill or injured patients, with many surgeries potentially being life-saving for the patient. Dr. Lobdell provides time-sensitive surgical care in an effort to repair extensive damage to various parts of the body. For example, a patient with a gunshot wound may require the care of a trauma surgeon.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Lobdell provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Lobdell may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.