Dr. Kenton Edgar Stephens MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
3841 Piper Street Suite T3 277 Anchorage AK, 99508About
Dr. Kenton Stephens is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Stephens specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Stephens typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Stanford University School of Medicine 1989
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Lung Cancer
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