
Dr. Joseph James Zocco M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
7101 Jahnke Rd Suite 500 Richmond VA, 23225About
Dr. Joseph Zocco is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Zocco specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Zocco 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
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1973
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Residency
- Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Thoracic Surgery; Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, General Surgery
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