Dr. John Samuel Sapirstein M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1400 Vfw Pkwy West Roxbury MA, 02132About
Dr. John Sapirstein is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in West Roxbury, MA. Dr. Sapirstein specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Sapirstein 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1990
Boston University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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