Dr. Stephen Francis Laga M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1111 Superior St Suite 405 Melrose Park IL, 60160About
Dr. Stephen Laga is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Melrose Park, IL. Dr. Laga specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Laga 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 Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1979
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals, Texas
- University of Illinois Medical Center - University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago
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