All Cardiothoracic Surgery

Top-Rated Cardiothoracic Surgery in Louisville, KY

22 physicians

22 cardiothoracic surgery surgeons practicing in Louisville — with clinical reviews from the OR insiders who work with them. Find the right surgeon, or share your own experience to help patients and colleagues.

Dr. Bahaaldin Alsoufi

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Norton Hospital

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Dr. Matthew Black

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Uofl Health – Jewish Hospital

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Dr. Mariano Camporrotondo

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Baptist Hospital East

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Dr. Steven Etoch

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Norton Audubon Hospital

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Dr. Matthew Fox

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Uofl Health – Jewish Hospital

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Dr. Michele Gallo

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Uofl Health – Jewish Hospital

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Dr. Brian Ganzel

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Uofl Health – Jewish Hospital

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Dr. Kevin Graham

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Norton Audubon Hospital

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Dr. Austen Hufton

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital

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Dr. Deborah Kozik

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Norton Childrens Medical Group

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Dr. Angela Mahan

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Baptist Hospital East

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Dr. George Mikos

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Norton Audubon Hospital

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Dr. Sebastian Pagni

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Baptist Hospital East

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Dr. Siddharth Pahwa

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Uofl Health – Jewish Hospital

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Dr. Steven Peterson

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Norton Audubon Hospital

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Dr. Samuel Pollock

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Baptist Hospital East

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Dr. Joshua Preiss

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Norton Hospital

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Dr. Jonathan Rice

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Baptist Hospital East

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Dr. David Rosenbaum

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Norton Audubon Hospital

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Dr. Erin Schumer

Thoracic Surgery

Louisville, KY

Uofl Health – Jewish Hospital

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What to Look For in a Cardiothoracic Surgery Surgeon

Cardiothoracic surgery encompasses some of the most complex operations performed anywhere — coronary bypass, valve repair and replacement, lung resections, and esophageal procedures. These are long, high-acuity cases where teamwork between the surgeon, perfusionist, anesthesia, and nursing staff is as important as the surgeon's own technique.

The surgical techs and OR nurses who work these cases see which cardiothoracic surgeons combine exceptional skill with the calm leadership that keeps a complex case on track. They notice how a surgeon responds when bleeding is brisk or when a valve does not behave as expected — the moments that separate good surgeons from great ones.

When choosing a cardiothoracic surgeon, confirm volume in your specific procedure, ask about outcomes, and weigh how the surgeon is regarded by the team that supports every case. Insider peer reviews surface the composure and consistency that patient-facing ratings miss.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cardiothoracic surgery physicians are listed in Louisville, KY?

There are 22 cardiothoracic surgery physicians practicing in Louisville, KY listed on Physician Signal, ranked by clinical reviews from verified healthcare professionals who have worked with them in the operating room.

How are cardiothoracic surgery surgeons in Louisville rated?

Each surgeon's Insight Score is the average of six clinical dimensions rated anonymously by the OR nurses, surgical techs, device reps, and fellow surgeons who work alongside them. The list is sorted to surface the most-reviewed physicians in Louisville first.

How important is surgeon volume in cardiothoracic surgery?

Very. Outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery are strongly tied to how often a surgeon performs a given procedure. Ask about case volume for your specific operation, and look at how the surgeon is rated by the OR teams who support these high-acuity cases every day.

What does the Insight Score tell me about a heart surgeon?

It distills six clinical dimensions — surgical skill, bedside manner, professionalism, technology openness, staff collaboration, and clinical outcomes — into one score, rated anonymously by the verified professionals who work alongside that surgeon in the operating room.

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