
Dr. Michael Andrew Bresticker M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
675 W North Ave Suite 214 Melrose Park IL, 60160About
Dr. Michael Bresticker is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Melrose Park, IL. Dr. Bresticker specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Bresticker 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
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1987
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Surgical Repair, Aortic Valve Disease, Coronary Artery Disease And More
- Heart Disease
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
Fellowships
- Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL - Research Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Michael Andrew Bresticker M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 675 W North Ave Suite 214
675 W North Ave Suite 214 -Melrose Park, IL 60160Get Direction
Practice At 4400 W 95th St Suite 205
4400 W 95th St Suite 205 -Oak Lawn, IL 60453Get Direction
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- Dr. Stephen Francis Laga M.D.1111 Superior St Melrose Park IL 60160
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