
Dr. Joseph P. Alesnik, MD, FACS
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
5304 4th Ave Cir E Bradenton FL, 34208About
Dr. Joseph Alesnik is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Bradenton, FL. Dr. Alesnik specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Alesnik 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
University of South Florida
MD
Board Certification
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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