Best Thoracic Surgeons in chennai gpo chennai (3 doctors)

Dr. Rajiv Santosham, Thoracic Surgeon

Dr. Rajiv Santosham

Thoracic Surgeon

15 Years • MS, M.Ch (Thoracic Surg.)

5 KM • Chennai

Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai

1500

1500

No Booking Fees

Dr. Ajay Narasimhan, Thoracic Surgeon

Dr. Ajay Narasimhan

Thoracic Surgeon

10 Years • MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery)

5 KM • Chennai

Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai

1000

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1000

No Booking Fees

Dr. Thanga Saravanan, General Surgeon

Dr. Thanga Saravanan

General Surgeon

7 Years • MS., M.CH

9 KM • Chennai

Apollo Clinic, Valasaravakkma, Chennai

1000

No Booking Fees

FAQs

What is the difference between a thoracic surgeon and a cardiac surgeon?

A thoracic surgeon usually performs surgeries to treat disorders of the esophagus, lungs, and chest wall. On the other hand, a cardiac surgeon mainly performs surgeries of the heart and blood vessels.

What are some of the procedures performed by thoracic surgeons?

Some of the surgical procedures performed by thoracic surgeons are lung volume reduction surgery, lung cancer surgeries (e.g. lobectomy, esophagectomy, etc.), and pleurectomy (removal of pleura).