Chief of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Sandra Starnes practices Thoracic Surgery. She attended Indiana University School of Medicine. Indiana University School of Medicine is ranked 45/47 in Research/PrimaryCare. She received awards:"CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification" and "Fellow (FACS)". Dr. Sandra Starnes is also a published doctor. She has 10 paper published. The most recent paper is: The use of pharmacogenomics for selection of therapy in non-small-cell lung cancer. She accepts Medicare payments and is registered with Medicare.gov.

Publications

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• Splenopneumopexy: Decompression of Portal Hypertension in the Setting of Portal Venous Occlusive Disease.
• Hepatocyte growth factor-like protein is required for prostate tumor growth in the TRAMP mouse model.
• Secretory phospholipase A2-IIa upregulates HER/HER2-elicited signaling in lung Cancer cells.
• Epidural versus SubPleural Analgesia for Pulmonary Resections: A Comparison of Morbidities.
• Successful Management of a Chronic, Refractory Bronchopleural Fistula with Endobronchial Valves followed by Talc Pleurodesis.
• "Supercharged" isoperistaltic colon interposition for long-segment Esophageal reconstruction.
• The use of pharmacogenomics for selection of therapy in non-small-cell lung Cancer.
• Benign metastasizing leiomyoma: a rare type of Lung metastases-two case reports and review of the literature.
• Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Lung: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Schools

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• University Of Illinois College Of Medicine Chicago

• St Joeph Mercy Hospital

• St Jsoeph Mercy Hospital

• Indiana University

• University of Washington

Procedures Preformed

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• Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
• Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
• Decortication and Pleurectomy
• Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
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Conditions Treated

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• Aortic Aneurysm
• Aortic Ectasia
• Aortic Valve Disease
• Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation)
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Doctors Specialties

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• Cardiac Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
• Fellow (FACS)

Education

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• Indiana University School of Medicine
• St Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital
• University of Illinois College of Medicine

Hospital

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• Christ Hospital
• University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1669440640
NPPES Provider LastName		STARNES
NPPES Provider FirstName		SANDRA
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		452194231
NPPES Provider State		OH
Specialty Description		Thoracic Surgery
Total Claim Count		35.0
Distinct Opioid Count		1.0
Opioid Claim Count		12.0
Percent Opioid Claims		34.29

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1669440640
Last Name Of The Provider	STARNES
First Name Of The Provider	SANDRA
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