All Cardiothoracic Surgery

Top-Rated Cardiothoracic Surgery in Raleigh, NC

8 physicians

8 cardiothoracic surgery surgeons practicing in Raleigh — 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. Curtis Anderson

Thoracic Surgery

Raleigh, NC

Unc Rex Hospital

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Dr. Bryon Boulton

Thoracic Surgery

Raleigh, NC

Wakemed Raleigh Campus

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Dr. Robert Ferguson

Thoracic Surgery

Raleigh, NC

Wakemed Raleigh Campus

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Dr. Charles Harr

Thoracic Surgery

Raleigh, NC

Wakemed Raleigh Campus

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Dr. Ryan Plichta

Thoracic Surgery

Raleigh, NC

Unc Rex Hospital

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Dr. Clifton Reade

Thoracic Surgery

Raleigh, NC

Unc Rex Hospital

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Dr. Trevor Upham

Thoracic Surgery

Raleigh, NC

Wakemed Raleigh Campus

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Dr. Judson Williams

Thoracic Surgery

Raleigh, NC

Wakemed Raleigh Campus

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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 Raleigh, NC?

There are 8 cardiothoracic surgery physicians practicing in Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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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