>Overview
Dr. Rami Akhrass is a thoracic surgeon in Willoughby, Ohio and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and MetroHealth Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Rami Akhrass has expertise in treating heart valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, among other conditions – see all areas of expertise. Dr. Rami Akhrass accepts Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare – see other insurance plans accepted.
Specialties
SPECIALTY
Thoracic Surgery
Cardiac and thoracic surgeons specialize in treating diseases affecting the chest, lungs, esophagus and heart. Although these surgeons have the same general training and are certified by the same board, they treat different patients. Cardiac surgeons treat heart problems, including heart disease, heart transplants and heart failure. Thoracic surgeons treat issues of the lungs, such as lung cancer or emphysema.
SUBSPECIALTIES
Adult Cardiac Surgery
Adult General Thoracic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Video-Assisted Surgery
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