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Dr. Edward Cantu

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

Powelton Village Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
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About Dr. Edward Cantu

Dr. Edward Cantu is a Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon and Cardiovascular Sur…read more

Practices at

Powelton Village -

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Address
3550 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Fees
"Free" for regular consultation

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
Thoracic Surgery
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Aortic Surgery
Maze Procedure
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
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Where does Dr. Edward Cantu practice?
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Dr. Edward Cantu practices at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia - Powelton Village.
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Why do patients visit Dr. Edward Cantu?
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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.
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What is Dr. Edward Cantu's education qualification?
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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).
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What does Dr. Edward Cantu specialises in ?
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Dr. Edward Cantu specialises as Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon, Cardiovascular Surgeon.
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How many years of experience does Dr. Edward Cantu have?
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Dr. Edward Cantu has an overall experience of 26 years. View where has Dr. Edward Cantu practiced in the past.

Other Information

Specializations

Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon
Cardiovascular Surgeon

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
B.A. - Harvard University / MIT, 1994
M.D. - Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2000
Medical School - Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, 2000
MSCE (Clinical Epidemiology) - University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 2015

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

Memberships

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
Philadelphia County Medical Society

Registrations

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