Dr. David Christopher Wells MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw Suite 201 Roanoke VA, 24014About
Dr. David Wells is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Wells specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Wells 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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