Dr. James Patrick Takara MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
2315 Myrtle St Suite 160 Erie PA, 16502About
Dr. James Takara is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Erie, PA. Dr. Takara specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Takara 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
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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