Craig R Thayer, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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• Surgery

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  Primary

  A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

  Taxonomy code 208600000X

• Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

  Taxonomy code 208G00000X

• Surgery

  Trauma Surgery

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.

  Taxonomy code 2086S0127X

• Surgery

  Surgical Critical Care

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

  Taxonomy code 2086S0102X

• Surgery

  Surgical Oncology

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

  Taxonomy code 2086X0206X

• Colon & Rectal Surgery

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

  Taxonomy code 208C00000X

• Surgery

  Vascular Surgery

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

  Taxonomy code 2086S0129X