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Dr. Eric Espinal, MD

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Dr. Eric Espinal, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Akron, OH.
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Dr. Eric Espinal, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 57
Akron, OH
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Eric Espinal, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Akron, OH.

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Dr. Espinal graduated from Northeastern Ohio University in 1992 and completed a residency at Summa Health System.Dr. Eric Espinal, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Akron, OH and has 32 years experience. Dr. Espinal currently practices at Summa Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialists and are affiliated with Akron General, Summa Barberton Hospital, Summa Health System-Akron Campus and Western Reserve Hospital. At present, Dr. Espinal received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Espinal's office accepts new patients. Dr. Espinal is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
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Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Summa Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialists
    75 Arch St Ste 302, Akron, OH 44304
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4.3
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northeastern Ohio University
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Summa Health System
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Upmc Presbyterian Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Espinal, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Espinal's profile.

Dr. Eric Espinal, MD is affiliated with Akron General, Summa Barberton Hospital, Summa Health System-Akron Campus and Western Reserve Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Eric Espinal, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Akron General

    1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH

  • Summa Barberton Hospital

    155 5th St NE, Barberton, OH

  • Summa Health System-Akron Campus

    141 N Forge St, Akron, OH

  • Western Reserve Hospital

    1900 23rd St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH