As a thoracic surgeon in California, Dr. Robert Mitchell is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
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Yes, Dr. Robert S. Mitchell is accepting new patients at this office.
2690 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Dr. Mitchell has one office in California where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Mitchell works with two hundred and fifty-six doctors including Dr. Joe Hsu and Dr. Leslie Dorfman.
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. Mitchell may see patients in California for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
As a general surgeon in California, Dr. Mitchell performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Mitchell may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Mitchell 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. Mitchell, but only those who participate in Medicare.