A cardiac surgeon is a medical professional who is experienced and skilled in treating heart problems, disorders, diseases, and conditions. They can diagnose certain heart problems and treat them with surgery. They work closely with other medical professionals, such as primary care doctors and cardiologists. Cardiac surgeons often perform surgeries to correct heart problems and heart disease, but they can also work on other areas in the chest.

Radiation oncology is the field of medicine that aims to treat cancer with radiation therapy. The doctors who treat cancer in this way have an in-depth understanding of the unique problems patients face when they undergo radiation and can, therefore, give them a more beneficial experience. They can help their patients explore a wide variety of treatment options, so they can pick the kind of radiation therapy that’s right for them and their specific conditions.

Thoracic surgery is a surgical subspecialty. Its focus is on the organs of the thoracic cavity. Most of the time, this means the heart and lungs. Patients who need thoracic surgery may have any number of problems, such as heart disease or needing a lung transplant.