Dr. Vijay Patel MD

Thoracic Surgeon - Augusta, GA

Dr. Vijay Patel specializes in thoracic surgery, vascular surgery and cardiac surgery in Augusta, Georgia. Details of Dr. Patel's 21 years experience as an MD, his hospital affiliation and education at University of Texas Medical School at Houston are available on your free doctor report.

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Primary Location for Dr. Patel

Dr. Vijay Patel
Medical College Of Ga Hospitals And Clinics
1120 15th St
Augusta, GA 30912

Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Vijay Patel identified specializing in 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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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Patel is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Medical College Of Ga Hospitals And Clinics
1120 15th St
Augusta, GA

Education

Dr. Patel attended medical school at University of Texas Medical School at Houston and graduated in 1991 having 21 years experience. Additional Thoracic Surgery training was conducted at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.

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