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Directory of top Thoracic Surgeons in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
Taxonomy Code 208G00000X
The directory of Thoracic Surgeons in Lake Charles, Louisiana was last updated 6/30/2024
David Jacob Drez1747 IMPERIAL BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-721-7236 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 5/11/2006 |
Robert Dale Bernauer4150 NELSON RD, BLDG. D; STE 1, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-474-6960 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 10/20/2006 |
Thomas B. Ford4150 NELSON RD, BLDG G, STE 1, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-310-0440 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 7/24/2006 |
George Joseph Trappey1747 IMPERIAL BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-721-7236 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 3/7/2007 |
Dennis Martin Walker1717 OAK PARK BLVD, 3RD FLOOR, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-494-4941 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 5/11/2006 |
James D Perry1747 IMPERIAL BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-721-7236 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 5/16/2006 |
Stephen James Flood4150 NELSON RD, BLDG. D; STE. 1, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-474-6960 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 10/20/2006 |
Steven S Hale1747 IMPERIAL BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-721-7293 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 4/11/2007 |
Michael Alan Hinton230 WEST SALE ROAD, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-477-5252 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 5/16/2006 |
Thomas W Axelrad1701 OAK PARK BLVD FL 3, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-494-4900 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 11/19/2007 |
Nathan Phillip Cohen1717 OAK PARK BLVD, 3RD FLOOR, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-494-4900 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 5/16/2006 |
Jeffrey E Balazsy1717 OAK PARK BLVD FL 3, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-494-4900 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 11/14/2005 |
Barry J Henry1717 OAK PARK BLVD FL 3, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-494-4900 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 7/6/2005 |
Jonathan Lynn Foret1747 IMPERIAL BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-721-7236 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 6/22/2007 |
Kipp Cryar4345 NELSON RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-480-7942 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 4/9/2014 |
Michael James Garitty1747 IMPERIAL BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (377)-721-7236 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 6/3/2014 |
Clark A Gunderson1717 OAK PARK BLVD FL 3, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-439-0385 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 4/20/2007 |
James Jackson4345 NELSON RD STE 101, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-480-7942 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 5/26/2015 |
John Wallace Noble1747 IMPERIAL BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-721-7236 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 5/16/2006 |
Kim N Poludnianyk1717 OAK PARK BLVD FL 3, LAKE CHARLES, LA Telephone Number: (337)-494-4900 Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 6/25/2007 |
Thoracic Surgeons
Taxonomy Code 208G00000X
Classification: Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Description
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Notes
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added]
Additional Resources: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2007.
http://www.abts.org/.
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Thoracic surgeons have the knowledge, experience and technical skills to accurately diagnose, operate upon safely, and effectively manage patients with thoracic diseases of the chest. This requires substantial knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology and oncology, as well as capability in the use of heart assist devices, management of abnormal heart rhythms and drainage of the chest cavity, respiratory support systems, endoscopy and invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.