Dr. Bruce W. Stavens M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
801 5th St Sioux City IA, 51101About
Dr. Bruce Stavens is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Sioux City, IA. Dr. Stavens specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Stavens 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.
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Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1980
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