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Dr. Tung Cai, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Tung Cai, MD
5.0 (26 Ratings)
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Dr. Tung Cai, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 58
Denton, TX
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Tung Cai, MD works in Denton, TX as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and has 32 years experience.

They are board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1992. Dr. Cai completed a residency at University Of Texas Health Sci. Center. Dr. Cai has has worked on more claims relating to Pleural Effusion and Partial Lung Collapse than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Cai has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. They are affiliated with Baylor Sott and White the Heart Hospital Plano, Medical City McKinney, Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital-Denton, Medical City Lewisville, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine and Medical City Denton. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Cai also speaks Vietnamese. Dr. Cai practices at Practice in Denton, TX and has additional offices in Plano, TX.

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  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3341 Unicorn Lake Blvd, Denton, TX 76210
  2. 2 Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano
    1100 Allied Dr, Plano, TX 75093
  3. 3 Office
    2900 N Interstate 35 Ste 400, Denton, TX 76201

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4 Stars (1)
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Sep 08, 2024
My sister had open CABG at Scott&White Heart Hospital Denton Tx he literally saved her life. She had several other health issues and complicated condition but he was able to do this procedure and she is recovering quickly from her surgery. He is very professional makes the patient comfortable by giving them a lot of information made the procedure that he will perform. Very kind and considerate man and bedside manner. He is a Heart Rock Star. Thank you for making my sister so much better. I think she will enjoy life better!!!
Tenny Crider — Sep 08, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Hospital
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Health Sci. Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Tung Cai, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Cai accepts Aetna, Ambetter and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Cai accepts here.

Dr. Cai frequently sees patients for Pleural Effusion and Partial Lung Collapse.

Yes, Dr. Cai speaks Vietnamese. See Dr. Cai's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Cai has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 26 times.

Dr. Cai is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Cai has been practicing as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for 32 years.

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