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Dr. Houman Tavaf, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Houman Tavaf, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Houman Tavaf, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Lynchburg, VA.
Dr. Houman Tavaf, MD
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Dr. Houman Tavaf, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 57
Lynchburg, VA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Houman Tavaf, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Lynchburg, VA.

About

Dr. Tavaf graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / EAU CLAIRE in 1993 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.Dr. Houman Tavaf, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Lynchburg, VA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Tavaf currently practices at Centra Heart and Vascular Institute - Lynchburg (Stroobants Cardiovascular) and are affiliated with Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. At present, Dr. Tavaf received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Tavaf's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tavaf is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
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Decortication and Pleurectomy
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Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
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Mitral Valve Surgery
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Centra Heart and Vascular Institute - Lynchburg (Stroobants Cardiovascular)
    2410 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Centra Heart and Vascular Institute - Lynchburg (Stroobants Cardiovascular)
    2410 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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May 18, 2021
He is an outstanding physician. He performed heart surgery on me. He was in CCU every morning to follow up on my progress. During post surgical office visits with his associates, Dr Tavaf would also check in on my progress.
David Elliott — May 18, 2021
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / EAU CLAIRE
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Houman Tavaf, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tavaf's profile.

Dr. Houman Tavaf, MD is affiliated with Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Houman Tavaf, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Centra Lynchburg General Hospital

    1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA