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Dr. Robert Hooker Jr, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
4.3 (11)
Map Pin Small Phoenix, AZ
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37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Robert Hooker Jr, MD

Dr. Robert Hooker Jr, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College and is affiliated with HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, Tampa General Hospital and INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Hooker Jr, completed a residency at Downstate MC-SUNY|University Chicago Hosps. Patients rated Dr. Hooker Jr an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Hooker Jr works at SJHMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hooker Jr's Office Locations

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    SJHMC Heart and Vascular Institute
    500 W Thomas Rd Ste 850, Phoenix, AZ 85013 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 406-1150
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
  • Tampa General Hospital
  • INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center

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Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
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Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Aortic Arch Repair
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease

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Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Aortic Arch Repair
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Pleural Effusion
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Embolism
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Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Iliac Aneurysm
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Typical Atrial Flutter
Varicose Veins
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparotomy
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy
Lung Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1265405765
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Stanford U-Stanford Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Downstate MC-SUNY|University Chicago Hosps
    Residency
    Internship
    • SUNY
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Weill Cornell Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Hooker Jr works at SJHMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Phoenix, AZ. View the full address on Dr. Hooker Jr’s profile.

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