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Bruce A. Hook, MD

Thoracic Surgeon (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeon)

Gender: Male
Age: 68 years
Experience: 18+ years

About Bruce A. Hook, MD

Bruce A. Hook, MD is a thoracic surgeon (cardiothoracic vascular surgeon) and surgeon. Dr. Bruce A. Hook is 68 years old and he has 18+ years of experience in thoracic / cardiothoracic vascular surgery.

Practice Locations

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Education

Dr. Hook graduated from University of the Witwatersrand. Bruce A. Hook, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Bruce A. Hook, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since August 11, 2005, and his NPI number is 1154323905.

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Thoracic Surgeon (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeon)

Dr. Bruce A. Hook is a Thoracic Surgeon (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeon) in Fort Wayne, IN with special training and skill in diagnosing and surgically treating vascular disorders of the chest cavity. As a Thoracic Surgeon (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeon), Bruce A. Hook, MD performs thoracic surgery, cancer treatment, disorder assessment, and post-operative patient care. Thoracic / Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery is a medical specialty focused on surgically treating vascular conditions of the chest. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Thoracic / Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeons include ischemic heart disease, cardiac arrest, coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic valve disease, mitral valve disease, atrial septal defect, esophageal cancer, and lung cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Thoracic / Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeons include x-ray, ultrasound, MRI, and CT imaging, tissue biopsy, surgical repair of thoracic arteries and blood vessels, heart transplant, emergency heart surgery, medication prescription, patient education, and post-operative care.

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Thoracic Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeons in Fort Wayne, IN

Surgeon

Dr. Bruce A. Hook is a Surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN with special training and skill in performing surgical procedures within a wide variety of specialties. As a Surgeon, Bruce A. Hook, MD performs surgical operations to prevent or remedy illness, injury, or dysfunction relating to patient anatomy. Surgery is a medical specialty focusing on surgical operations performed as emergency or elective procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Surgeons include appendicitis, heart disease, pancreatitis, traumatic injury, cancer, congenital birth defect, oral disease or dysfunction, gallbladder disease, kidney stones, chronic back, neck, or joint pain, chronic sinus infection, brain disorders, and eye injury or illness. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Surgeons include laboratory testing, surgical procedures, post-operative care, patient education, anesthesia administration, and pre-and post-operative medication prescription.

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgeons in Fort Wayne, IN
  • Arteriovenous Fistula
  • Blood Clots
  • Chronic Venous Disease
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
  • Chronic Wounds
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Facial Veins
  • Hand Veins
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Leg Edema (Leg Swelling)
  • Leg Pain
  • Lipodermatosclerosis
  • Lymphedema
  • Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
  • Pelvic Varices
  • Perforating Veins
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Phlebitis
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
  • Reticular Veins
  • Scrotum Varicose Veins
  • Spider Veins
  • Superficial Thrombophlebitis
  • Telangiectasias
  • Thrombophlebitis
  • Varicose Veins
  • Varicose Veins in Pregnancy
  • Venous Reflux
  • Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
  • Venous Ulcers
  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) Testing
  • Ankle Brachial Index Test
  • Arteriovenous Fistula Treatment
  • Asclera (Polidocanol)
  • Blood Clot Removal Procedure
  • Blood Clot Testing
  • Blood Clot Treatment
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency Treatment
  • ClosureFast
  • Complex Wound Repair
  • Cryotherapy
  • Custom Made Orthotics and Compression Stockings
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Prevention
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treatment
  • Duplex Ultrasound Exam
  • Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Treatment
  • Echosclerotherapy
  • Endovascular Surgery
  • Endovenous Chemical Ablation
  • Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Treatment (EVLT)
  • Endovenous Thermal Ablation
  • Facial Vein Treatment
  • Focus Guided Imaging Endolaser Vein Treatment (FGI-EVLT)
  • Focus Guided Imaging Thermal Chemical Occlusion (FGI-TCO)
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
  • Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy Treatment
  • Hemorrhoids Treatment
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Wound Healing
  • Infrared Coagulation (IRC)
  • Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Vein Removal
  • Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
  • Laser Small Vein Removal
  • Leg Exercises for Vein Health
  • Leg Pain Treatment
  • Leg Swelling Treatment
  • Leg Ulcers Treatment
  • Lymphatic Drainage Massage
  • Mechanochemical Ablation (ClariVein)
  • Microphlebectomy
  • Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
  • Non-Contact Normothermic Wound Therapy
  • Pelvic Vein Embolisation
  • Pentoxifylline (Trental)
  • Percutaneous Transcatheter Treatment of Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Perforator Closure
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment
  • Polidocanol Injectable Foam (Varithena)
  • Polypeptide Treatment for Wound and Scar Healing
  • Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
  • Radiofrequency Ablation Vein Treatment
  • Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Treatment
  • Reticular Vein Treatment
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Scrotum Varicose Veins Treatment
  • Spider Vein Cosmetic Surgery
  • Spider Vein Removal
  • Spider Vein Therapy
  • Spider Vein Treatment
  • Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Telangiectasias Treatment
  • Thread Vein Treatment
  • Thrombosis Test
  • Thrombosis Treatment
  • Tissue Adhesive Closure (VenaSeal)
  • Topical Laser Therapy
  • Ultrasound Guided Ambulatory Phlebectomy (UGFS)
  • Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGS)
  • Vacuum-Assisted Wound Closure
  • Varicose Vein Cosmetic Surgery
  • Varicose Vein Diagnosis
  • Varicose Veins in Pregnancy Treatment
  • Varicose Vein Treatment
  • Vascular Ultrasound Imaging
  • Vein Closure
  • Vein Ligation
  • Veinlite Sclerotherapy
  • Vein Removal
  • Vein Stripping
  • Veinwave
  • Venous Insufficiency Treatment
  • Venous Reflux Disease Treatment
  • Venous Reflux Exam
  • Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Treatment
  • Venous Ulcer Treatment
  • VNUS Closure
  • Wound Care
  • Wound Closures
  • Wound Debridement
  • Wounds Treatment
  • University of the Witwatersrand

    University of the Witwatersrand


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