Dr. Benjamin B Tang M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
5521 W Lincoln Hwy Suite 300 Crown Point IN, 46307About
Dr. Benjamin Tang is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Crown Point, IN. Dr. Tang specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Tang 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1976
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1976
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Diseases
- Varicose Vein
- Spider Veins
- Leg Ulcer
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Vein Diseases
- Leg Pain, Weakness, Numbness And Tingling
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American College of Chest Physicians 1988
- Fellow American College of Surgeons 1991
- Member Society of Thoracic Surgeons 1991
- Member American College of Phlebology 2005
Dr. Benjamin B Tang M.D.'s Practice location
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410Get Direction
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