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Dr. Robert Oakes, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Robert Oakes, MD
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Dr. Robert Oakes, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Lincoln, NE.
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Dr. Robert Oakes, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 52
Lincoln, NE
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Robert Oakes, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Lincoln, NE.

About

Dr. Oakes graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. Robert Oakes, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Lincoln, NE and has 22 years experience. Dr. Oakes currently practices at Bryan Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery and are affiliated with Bryan East Campus, Great Plains Health and Mary Lanning Healthcare. At present, Dr. Oakes received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Oakes' office accepts new patients. Dr. Oakes is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
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Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
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Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Dissection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Esophageal Fistula
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Ventral Hernia
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Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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  • Blue PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Bryan Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery
    1500 S 48th St Ste 605, Lincoln, NE 68506
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    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30

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Jul 15, 2023
Skilled surgeon and very kind man. He took wonderful care of my father during his heart bypass.
Darci Busk — Jul 15, 2023
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • Stanford Hospital
    2003
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham and Womens Hospital
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Oakes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Oakes' profile.

Dr. Robert Oakes, MD is affiliated with Bryan East Campus, Great Plains Health and Mary Lanning Healthcare.

Yes, Dr. Robert Oakes, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bryan East Campus

    1600 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE

  • Great Plains Health

    601 W Leota St, North Platte, NE

  • Mary Lanning Healthcare

    715 N Saint Joseph Ave, Hastings, NE