
Dr. Thomas D Christopher M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
7101 Jahnke Rd Suite 500 Richmond VA, 23225About
Dr. Thomas Christopher is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Christopher specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Christopher 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
Duke University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
Dr. Thomas D Christopher M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 7101 Jahnke Rd Suite 500
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