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Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Thomas J. Birdas works in the field of Thoracic Surgery. He received 2 awards: "Regional Top Doctor" and "Fellow (FACS)". Doctor Thomas J. Birdas, MD is a published doctor and has 29 publications published. The lastest was: 'The "cut-in patch-out" technique for Pancoast tumor resections results in postoperative pain reduction: a case control study.' He accepts Medicare payments and is listed with Medicare.gov.

Publications

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• Treatment of clinical T2N0M0 Esophageal cancer.
• Barriers to mental health service use and preferences for addressing emotional concerns among lung Cancer patients.
• Treatment of Esophageal leaks, fistulae, and perforations with temporary stents: evaluation of efficacy, adverse events, and factors associated with successful outcomes.
• Support service use and interest in support services among lung Cancer patients.
• Support service use and interest in support services among distressed family caregivers of lung Cancer patients.
• "Supercharged" isoperistaltic colon interposition for long-segment Esophageal reconstruction.
• Economic and social changes among distressed family caregivers of lung Cancer patients.
• The "growing teratoma syndrome" in primary Mediastinal nonseminomatous germ cell tumors: Criteria based on current practice.
• Thymic Carcinoma: Outcomes After Surgical Resection.
• Risk Factors for BronchoPleural Fistula After Right Pneumonectomy: Does Eliminating the Stump Diverticulum Provide Protection?
• Prediction of arteriovenous access steal syndrome utilizing digital pressure measurements.
• The "cut-in patch-out" technique for Pancoast tumor resections results in postoperative pain reduction: a case control study.
• Results of superior vena cava reconstruction with externally stented-polytetrafluoroethylene vascular prostheses.
• Prognostic indicators after surgery for thymoma.
• Mycotic Aneurysm of the infrarenal aorta after drainage of an infected chronic pancreatic pseudocyst: case report and review of the literature.
• Contralateral spontaneous pneumothorax after pneumonectomy: thoracoscopic management with cardioPulmonary bypass.
• GastroPericardial fistula after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a case report.
• Oxidative stress and one-Lung ventilation.
• Sublobar resection with brachytherapy versus lobectomy for stage Ib nonsmall cell lung Cancer.
• Upper extremity arteriovenous fistulas induce modest hemodynamic effect on the in situ internal thoracic Artery.
• Menopausal status and non-small cell lung Cancer.
• Outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with connective tissue Diseases.
• Pneumonectomy versus sleeve lobectomy for lung Cancer.
• Mediastinal parathyroid adenoma.
• Effects of pneumonectomy on survival of patients with stage I lung Cancer.
• Analysis of deep vein thrombosis in burn patients.
• Cardiac operations in patients with hematologic malignancies.
• Laparoscopic repair of large paraEsophageal hernia is associated with a low incidence of recurrence and reoperation.

Procedures Preformed

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• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
• 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 Valve Disease
• Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation)
• Cardiomegaly
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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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• Regional Top Doctor
• Fellow (FACS)

Education

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• Allegheny General Hospital - Western Pennsylvania Hospital
• University of Athens

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1790761484
NPPES Provider LastName		BIRDAS
NPPES Provider FirstName		THOMAS
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		462025112
NPPES Provider State		IN
Specialty Description		Thoracic Surgery
Total Claim Count		46.0
Distinct Opioid Count		1.0
Opioid Claim Count		12.0
Percent Opioid Claims		26.09

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1790761484
Last Name Of The Provider	BIRDAS
First Name Of The Provider	THOMAS
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