Wissam Raad
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
2160 S 1ST AVE MAYWOOD IL, 60153About
Dr. Wissam Raad is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in MAYWOOD, IL. Dr. Raad specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Raad 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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