Dr. Stephen Lee Meyer MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
113 S Main St Joplin MO, 64801About
Dr. Stephen Meyer is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Joplin, MO. Dr. Meyer specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Meyer 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1992
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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