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Dr. Robert William Linker MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
3950 Kresge Way Suite 103 Louisville KY, 40207About
Dr. Robert Linker is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Linker specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Linker 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1978
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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