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Dr. Richard Battafarano, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (11)
Map Pin Small Baltimore, MD
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Battafarano, MD

Dr. Richard Battafarano, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Baltimore, MD. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Battafarano, completed a residency at University Minn Hospital & Clin. Patients rated Dr. Battafarano an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Battafarano works at Practice in Baltimore, MD with other offices in Lutherville, MD and Washington, DC. They frequently treat conditions like Esophageal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Battafarano's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Johns Hopkins Hospital
    600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 614-3891
  2. 2
    University of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA
    22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 328-6366
  3. 3
    Ava Mina Pain Treatment Center
    10751 Falls Rd, Lutherville, MD 21093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 997-1508
  4. 4
    Sibley Memorial Hospital
    5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 660-6500
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  • Sibley Memorial Hospital

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Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Empyema
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Maze Procedure
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
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Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Lung Neoplasms
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Cardiomyopathy
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Congenital Heart Defects
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Truncus Arteriosus
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    About Dr. Richard Battafarano, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1700803244
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New York Hosp-Meml Sloan Kettering Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Minn Hospital & Clin
    Residency
    Internship
    • Abington Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Richard Battafarano, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Battafarano is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Battafarano has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Battafarano has seen patients for Esophageal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Battafarano on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Battafarano. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Battafarano.

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