Dr. Alok Dash, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1722 Shaffer Street 2 Portage MI, 49048About
Dr. Alok Dash is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Portage, MI. Dr. Dash specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Dash 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
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine 2006
The College of William and Mary Bachelor of Science 2002
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery Western Michigan School of Medicine 3 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons
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