Dr. Thomas Bixler MD

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Dr. Thomas Bixler has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Excellent based on 1 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Thomas Bixler identified specializing in General SurgeryGeneral Surgery
A surgeon manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. The surgeon established the diagnosis and provides the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to surgical patients and is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of the trauma victim and the critically ill surgical patient. The surgeon uses a variety of diagnostic techniques, including endoscopy, for observing internal structures, and may use specialized instruments during operative procedures. A general surgeon is expected to be familiar with the salient features of other surgical specialties in order to recognize problems in those areas and to know when to refer a patient to another specialist., CardiologyCardiology
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms. , Thoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative care, 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. 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. No Sub-Specialty., Vascular SurgeryVascular Surgery
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intercranial vessels or the heart. and Cardiac Surgery..

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Thomas Bixler accepts the following plans for United Healthcare at 1405 Centerville Rd

• Definity Choice Plus
• Definity PPO
• Harvard Pilgrim Choice Plus
• Harvard Pilgrim Options
• PacifiCare SignatureElite

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Bixler is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
1300 Miccosukee Ave
Tallahassee, FL

Education

Dr. Bixler attended medical school at Emory University School of Medicine and graduated in 1974 having 39 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Thomas Bixler MD as:

• Thomas J Bixler
• T Bixler

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