Dr. Franco R Rea M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1919 State St 364 New Albany IN, 47150About
Dr. Franco Rea is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in New Albany, IN. Dr. Rea specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Rea typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
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