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Dr. Louis Astra, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Louis Astra, MD
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Dr. Louis Astra, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in New Port Richey, FL.
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Dr. Louis Astra, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 53
New Port Richey, FL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Louis Astra, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in New Port Richey, FL.

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Dr. Astra graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Wayne State University.Dr. Louis Astra, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in New Port Richey, FL and has 28 years experience. Dr. Astra currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital and AdventHealth North Pinellas. At present, Dr. Astra received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Astra's office accepts new patients. Dr. Astra also speaks Spanish. Dr. Astra is board certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

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Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Thoracentesis
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Thoracentesis
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Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Thoracentesis
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Aortic Aneurysm
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Arrhythmias
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Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
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Breast Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
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Pulmonary Valve Disease
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Thyroid Cancer
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Abdominoplasty
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Aortic Repair
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
Esophageal Stenting
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
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Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
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Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
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Open Segmentectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Access Creation and Care
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    8607 Easthaven Ct Ste 102, New Port Richey, FL 34655
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  2. 2 Office
    1501 S Pinellas Ave Ste T, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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4.6
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Sep 06, 2020
He saved my life. He is a very caring Dr and listened & explained the orocedure very well. Was never rushed when we meet for after care.
Sydney G — Sep 06, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Wayne State University - Detroit Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State University
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Oh State University
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Louis Astra, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Astra's profile.

Dr. Louis Astra, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital and AdventHealth North Pinellas.

Yes, Dr. Louis Astra, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

    9330 State Road 54, Trinity, FL

  • AdventHealth North Pinellas

    1395 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL