Dr. Richard W. Hoefer M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1219 S East Ave Suite 301 Sarasota FL, 34239About
Dr. Richard Hoefer is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Hoefer specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Hoefer 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
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1967
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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