As a thoracic surgeon in Hawaii, Dr. Leslie Ito is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Dr. Leslie Ito graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1977.
Dr. Ito has one office in Hawaii where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology and Vascular 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. Ito may see patients in Hawaii for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Dr. Ito, a cardiologist in Honolulu, is qualified to care for the heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Ito may see patients for indicators like breathlessness, dizziness or chest pains, among others. Heart conditions diagnosed and treated by a cardiologist may include heart failure, heart aneurysms, coronary artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, arrhythmia, angina and congenital heart defects, among others.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Ito 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. Ito, but only those who participate in Medicare.