264632 Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Registration or licensing is required.

• Assesses patients' medical conditions and determines the need for cardiothoracic surgery
• Utilises diagnostic tools such as imaging tests, electrocardiograms and blood tests to assess patients' conditions and determine appropriate treatment plans
• Performs surgical procedures on the heart and lungs, including bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, and oesophagus, trachea and lung transplantation
• Advises and counsels patients and families about patients' conditions, treatment options and recovery