Dr. Lewis C Ofstein MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
4520 W 69th St Sioux Falls SD, 57108About
Dr. Lewis Ofstein is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Ofstein specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Ofstein 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1974
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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