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Stephen Laga, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Pleasant Prairie, WI

StephenFrancisLagaMDFACS FACC FACP

Thoracic Surgery • Pleasant Prairie, WI

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Chief Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Office

    9555 76th St Ste 3880
    Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
    Phone+1 262-577-8522
    Fax+1 262-653-5850

Summary

  • Dr. Stephen Laga is a thoracic surgeon in Joplin, Missouri and is currently affiliated with Freeman Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and has been in practice 38 years. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, and cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in cerebrovascular disease, adult general thoracic surgery, aortic surgery, thoracic endovascular aortic anuerysm repair, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Education & Training

  • Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine
    Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1989 - 1991
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1985
  • Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Science
    Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine ScienceInternship, Surgery, 1980 - 1981
  • St Louis University School of Medicine
    St Louis University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1980 - 2026
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • West Suburban Living Magazine Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Intergy EHR, Greenway Health, LLC, 2011

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Stephen Laga Shares His Journey and Wisdom in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
    Dr. Stephen Laga Shares His Journey and Wisdom in Cardiothoracic and Vascular SurgeryOctober 1st, 2024

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