As a thoracic surgeon in Nebraska, Dr. Robert Oakes is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. Robert Oakes is accepting new patients at this office.
1600 S. 48th Street, Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68506
Dr. Oakes has one office in Nebraska where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Oakes works with one doctor, Dr. Richard Thompson.
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. Oakes may see patients in Nebraska for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.