Dr. Russell Robert Kraeger M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
10004 Kennerly Rd #186b Saint Louis MO, 63128About
Dr. Russell Kraeger is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Kraeger specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Kraeger 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1967
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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- Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
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