Dr. Mark J Alkire MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
5 Tampa General Cir Suite 860 Tampa FL, 33606About
Dr. Mark Alkire is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Alkire specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Alkire 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1984
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1984
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Venous Insufficiency
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