As a thoracic surgeon in New York, Dr. Walter Ramsey is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. Walter S. Ramsey is accepting new patients at this office.
(516) 719-3055
888 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803-4914
Dr. Walter Ramsey graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1970.
Dr. Ramsey has one office in New York where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Ramsey works with four doctors including Dr. Peter Salzer and Dr. Donna Henig.
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. Ramsey may see patients in New York for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Ramsey 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. Ramsey, but only those who participate in Medicare.