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Dr. Edward  Cantu Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon in Philadelphia

Dr. Edward Cantu

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Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Class of 2002, B.A., M.D., Medical School, MSCE (Clinical Epidemiology)

Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon,
Cardiovascular Surgeon
26 Years Experience Overall

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Dr. Edward Cantu is a Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon and Cardiovascular Surgeon in Powelton Village, PHILADELPHIA and has an experience of 26 years in these fields. Dr. Edward Cantu practices at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Powelton Village, PHILADELPHIA. He completed Medical School from TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY in 2000,Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent from Duke University Hospital, Duke University in 2010 and Residency in Surgery (Gen) from Duke University Hospital, Duke University in 2007. He is a member of American Association for Thoracic Surgery,Cardiothoracic Surgery Network,American Association of Thoracic Surgeons,American Board of Thoracic Surgery,American College of Chest Physicians,AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS,International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation and Philadelphia County Medical Society. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs),Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection,Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator,Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair and Thoracic Surgery etc.

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Powelton Village, PHILADELPHIA

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

3550 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, PHILADELPHIA

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Q: Where does Dr. Edward Cantu practice?

A: Dr. Edward Cantu practices at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia - Powelton Village.

Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Edward Cantu?

A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Edward Cantu for Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs), Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection, Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Q: What is Dr. Edward Cantu's education qualification?

A: Dr. Edward Cantu has the following qualifications - Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Class of 2002, B.A., M.D., Medical School, MSCE (Clinical Epidemiology).

Q: What does Dr. Edward Cantu specialises in ?

A: Dr. Edward Cantu specialises as Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon, Cardiovascular Surgeon.

Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Edward Cantu have?

A: Dr. Edward Cantu has an overall experience of 26 years. View where has Dr. Edward Cantu practiced in the past.

Services

Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Aortic Surgery
Maze Procedure
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Port Placements or Replacements
Heart Defect Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization

Awards and Recognitions

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 CertificationEpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2021 through 2025

Education

Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent - Duke University Hospital, Duke University, 2010
Residency in Surgery (Gen) - Duke University Hospital, Duke University, 2007
Class of 2002 - Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, 2000

Memberships

American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
American Association of Thoracic Surgeons
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
American College of Chest Physicians

Registrations

MD440060 Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine, 0
1558528166 National Provider Identifier (NPI),

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
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Powelton Village