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Dr. Tung Cai, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 58
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Dr. Tung Cai, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Denton, TX.
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Dr. Tung Cai, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 58
Denton, TX
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Tung Cai, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Denton, TX.

About

Dr. Cai graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1992 and completed a residency at University Of Texas Health Sci. Center.Dr. Tung Cai, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Denton, TX and has 32 years experience. Dr. Cai currently practices at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital Cardiovascular Clinic - Denton and are affiliated with Medical City Denton, Medical City Lewisville, Medical City McKinney, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine, Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital-Denton, Baylor Sott and White the Heart Hospital Plano and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton. Dr. Cai has experience treating conditions like Empyema and Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cai received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Cai's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cai also speaks Vietnamese. Dr. Cai is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Empyema
Pleural Effusion
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Empyema
Pleural Effusion
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Empyema
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Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rib Fracture
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Abdominal Pain
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Arrhythmias
Ascites
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Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biventricular Heart Failure
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coarctation of the Aorta
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bronchoscopy
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Hernia Repair
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
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Removal
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Parathyroidectomy
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Surgery, Robotic Assisted
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital Cardiovascular Clinic - Denton
    3341 Unicorn Lake Blvd, Denton, TX 76210
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Patient Reviews
Sep 08, 2024
My sister had open CABG at Scott&White Heart Hospital Denton Tx he literally saved her life. She had several other health issues and complicated condition but he was able to do this procedure and she is recovering quickly from her surgery. He is very professional makes the patient comfortable by giving them a lot of information made the procedure that he will perform. Very kind and considerate man and bedside manner. He is a Heart Rock Star. Thank you for making my sister so much better. I think she will enjoy life better!!!
Tenny Crider — Sep 08, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University Hospital
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Health Sci. Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tung Cai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cai's profile.

Dr. Cai frequently treats the following conditions: Empyema and Pleural Effusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tung Cai, MD is affiliated with Medical City Denton, Medical City Lewisville, Medical City McKinney, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine, Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital-Denton, Baylor Sott and White the Heart Hospital Plano and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton.

Yes, Dr. Tung Cai, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medical City Denton

    3535 S Interstate 35 E, Denton, TX

  • Medical City Lewisville

    500 W Main St, Lewisville, TX

  • Medical City McKinney

    4500 Medical Center Dr, McKinney, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine

    1650 W College St, Grapevine, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital-Denton

    2801 S Mayhill Rd, Denton, TX

  • Baylor Sott and White the Heart Hospital Plano

    1100 Allied Dr, Plano, TX

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

    3000 N Interstate 35, Denton, TX