John S. Thurber, MD

John S. Thurber, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Medical Group
Ascension Medical Group
Gender
Male
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Languages Spoken
English

About

John Thurber, MD, is a surgeon withCardio-Thoracic Surgeons, PC. Dr. Thurber isboard-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He provides professional and compassionate care to adult patients with a full range of cardiac and thoracic diseases, including heart valve and coronary artery disease, lung cancer, chest tumors, and aneurysm repair. Dr. Thurber has a special interest in minimally invasive mitral valve repair and aortic valve replacement, corrective surgery for atrial fibrillation, and robotic lung cancer surgery. He is committed to a Heart Team approach to the care of his patients in order to best serve the individual patient with the best treatment possible. Outside of the office, Dr. Thurber enjoys spending time with his family, physical conditioning, and outdoor activities including fishing, golfing and barbequeing.

Education

Medical/Professional

  • Tulane University School of Medicine

Fellowship

  • Uab Hospital

Residency

  • National Navel Medical Center

Internship

  • National Navel Medical Center

Qualifications

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alabama PHO (MC)
  • Ascension Alabama Managed Care
  • Ascension St. Vincent's East

Certifications

  • The American Board of Surgery - Surgery
  • The American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Locations

Why Ascension
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