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Dr. Samuel Vester, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Samuel Vester, MD
4.2 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Samuel Vester, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Cincinnati, OH.
Dr. Samuel Vester, MD
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Dr. Samuel Vester, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 67
Cincinnati, OH
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Samuel Vester, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Cincinnati, OH.

About

Dr. Vester graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Rush Presbyterian St Luke Medical Center|Rush-Presbyterian-St Luke Medical Center - Cardiothoracic Surgery.Dr. Samuel Vester, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Cincinnati, OH and has 41 years experience. Dr. Vester currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Health-Fairfield Hospital, Mercy Health-West Hospital and The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health. At present, Dr. Vester received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Vester's office accepts new patients. Dr. Vester is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Systolic Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Maze Procedure
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Fistula
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Neoplasm
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
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 Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Preferred-OH EPO
    Ohio Med Plan-OH
    Balanced Blue Access-OH PPO
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-OH
    Trihealth HD80-OH
    Blue Preferred-OH POS
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    Blue Access-OH PPO
    Silver Blue Access-OH PPO
    Lumenos Plans-OH
    Silver Blue Access-OH PPO Plus
    Bronze Blue Access-OH PPO
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    Bronze Blue Access-OH PPO Plus
    Blue Preferred-OH HMO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Blue Access Options-OH PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus-OH POS
    Gold Blue Access-OH PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
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    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Curative PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Womens Plastic Surgery & Rejuvination Centere Inc.
    4750 E Galbraith Rd Ste 215, Cincinnati, OH 45236
  2. 2 Office
    222 Piedmont Ave Ste 1000, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  3. 3 Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    3200 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220
  4. 4 Univ. of Cincinnati Physicians Co. LLC
    3188 Bellevue Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  5. 5 Thoma & Sutton Eyecare Professionals LLC
    222 Piedmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  6. 6 Uima Hepatology Laboratory
    231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vester
4.2
Based on 13 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Sep 11, 2020
Dr Wright and Dr Vester preformed a very difficult surgery on my wife in 1998. It was a aorta value and craft of her aorta. They saved her life. And she walks 3 miles a day. I say Thank you.
William Schroder — Sep 11, 2020
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rush Presbyterian St Luke Medical Center|Rush-Presbyterian-St Luke Medical Center - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Boston Children's Hospital Of Harvard University- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samuel Vester, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vester's profile.

Dr. Samuel Vester, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health-Fairfield Hospital, Mercy Health-West Hospital and The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health.

Yes, Dr. Samuel Vester, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Health-Fairfield Hospital

    3000 Mack Rd, Fairfield, OH

  • Mercy Health-West Hospital

    3300 Mercy Health Blvd, Cincinnati, OH

  • The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health

    4777 E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH