Dr. Kai Erik Engstad M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
875 Oak St Se Suite 5020 Salem OR, 97301About
Dr. Kai Engstad is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Salem, OR. Dr. Engstad specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Engstad 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.
Education and Training
St George',s University MD
St George',s University 2001
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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