
Dr. Kevin G Shortt M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
3636 High St Portsmouth VA, 23707About
Dr. Kevin Shortt is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Shortt specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Shortt 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
Baylor College of Medicine 2000
Rutgers 1991
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
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Practice At 3636 High St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Robert Frederick Dunton MD3636 High St Portsmouth VA 23707
- Dr. Christian L Gilbert MD601 Childrens Ln Norfolk VA 23507
- Dr. Jared Lee Antevil M.D.620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR PORTSMOUTH VA 23708
- Dr. Joseph R Newton MD600 Gresham Dr Norfolk VA 23507
- Dr. Michael F Mcgrath MD600 Gresham Dr Norfolk VA 23507
- Dr. Jonathan M Philpott M.D.600 Gresham Dr Norfolk VA 23507
Nearest Hospitals
BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERl
3636 HIGH STREET PORTSMOUTH VA 23707SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITALl
600 GRESHAM DR NORFOLK VA 23507