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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. William Powell identified specializing in Cardiac Surgery, 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 Interventional CardiologyInterventional Cardiology
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the heart..

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. William Powell accepts the following plans for Humana at 910 E Houston St:

• ChoiceCare Network PPO
• ChoicePOS

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Powell is affiliated with 1 hospital:

East Texas Medical Center Tyler
1000 S Beckham Ave
Tyler, TX

License

Dr. William Powell has been confirmed to have a license in Texas.

Education

Dr. Powell attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine and graduated in 1977 having 35 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. William Powell MD as:

• William R Powell
• W Powell

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