If you are interested in having on of the other surgeons at the clinic perform the surgery you could try Drs. Gillinov, Smedira or Saltus - they are younger doctors and will have shorter waiting periods. I don't know the surgeons in Philadelphia but your doctor should be able to recommend someone. You can check out our surgery dept. I hope you find this information useful.
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