Dr. Ray A Blackwell M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd Suite 1e50 Newark DE, 19718About
Dr. Ray Blackwell is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Newark, DE. Dr. Blackwell specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Blackwell 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
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 1987
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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- Heart Disease
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