Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Saint Louis University School of Medicine's Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery continues a legacy of excellence that began with Missouri's first open heart surgery. Division surgeons are leaders in their field, advancing patient care through growth, research innovation and novel surgical techniques.
Trusted Specialists in Heart and Lung Health
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery specializes in thoracic surgery, adult cardiac surgery and congenital cardiac surgery. Its team of skilled experts is known for offering advanced, compassionate care. They treat patients at several local clinics and perform most surgeries at the following sites:
Faculty
- Charles B. Huddleston, M.D.
Professor - Christopher Lawrance, M.D.
Assitant professor - Anh-Thu Le, M.D.
Assistant professor - Hersh S. Maniar, M.D.
Division director
Regional director, cardiothoracic surgery
Professor - Keith S. Naunheim, M.D.
Professor emeritus - William Ogel, M.D.
Assistant professor - Chibueze Onyemkpa, M.D.
Assistant professor - Peter Pastuszko, M.D.
Professor - Joseph J. Platz, M.D.
Associate professor
Director, Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Program - Corrine W. Tan, M.D.
Assistant professor - Nirmal K. Veeramachaneni, M.D.
Professor - Janani Vigneswaran, M.D.
Assistant professor