Find a cardiothoracic surgeon near you
Cardiothoracic surgeons operate on the heart, lungs and chest, including bypass surgery, valve repair and lung cancer surgery.
Cardiothoracic surgeons4,119Medicare-enrolled nationwide
States50with at least one cardiothoracic surgeon
Most inCA648 in California
Per 100,000 people1.2U.S. average
Cardiothoracic surgeons by state
Darker states have more cardiothoracic surgeons for their population. Select a state to see its cities.
Cardiothoracic surgeons per 100,000 residents
Cities with the most cardiothoracic surgeons
Every state
Questions about cardiothoracic surgeons
What does a cardiothoracic surgeon do?
Cardiothoracic surgeons operate on the heart, lungs and chest, including bypass surgery, valve repair and lung cancer surgery.
How many cardiothoracic surgeons are there in the U.S.?
4,119 cardiothoracic surgeons are enrolled in Medicare according to CMS (data imported October 2026), about 1.2 for every 100,000 people. California has the most, with 648.
How do I find a cardiothoracic surgeon near me?
Choose your state, then your city, to see every Medicare-enrolled cardiothoracic surgeon practicing there with their address, phone number and hospital affiliations. If you have insurance other than Original Medicare, check the doctor is in your plan's network before booking.
Related specialties
Counts are distinct clinicians whose primary Medicare specialty is cardiac and thoracic surgery; a clinician practicing in several cities appears in each city. Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians national file, imported October 2026; population from the U.S. Census Bureau. About the data.