
Dr. Melita Viegas M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
701 N 1st St Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. Melita Viegas is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Viegas specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Viegas 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.
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