Dr. Alvan W Atkinson MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
3214 Charles B Root Wynd Suite 203 Raleigh NC, 27612About
Dr. Alvan Atkinson is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Atkinson specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Atkinson 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1971
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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