Medical College of Wisconsin Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic surgery is a specialty consisting of the surgical treatment of congenital and acquired abnormalities of the heart and cardiovascular system, lungs and chest wall. Surgeons address the entire spectrum of problems in patients of all ages, sizes and maturity levels - from prenatal consultation to adults with congenital heart disease.

Cardiothoracic Surgery Professor and Chief

Paul Joseph Pearson, MD, PhD

Chief, Professor

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Administrative Office:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin
Linda T. and John A. Mellowes Health Innovation Center
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Patient Appointments (Adult)
(414) 955-6900
(414) 955-0079 (fax)

Administrative Offices
(414) 955-6900
(414) 955-0079 (fax)

Residency Program
(414) 955-6904
(414) 955-0079 (fax)

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