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Dr. Tung Cai, MD
Thoracic Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Tung Cai, MD
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Tung Cai, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Denton, TX.
Dr. Tung Cai, MD
4.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Tung Cai, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 60
Denton, TX
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Tung Cai, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Denton, TX.

About Dr. Tung Cai, MD

Dr. Cai graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1992 and completed a residency at University Of Texas Health Sci. Center. Dr. Tung Cai, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Denton, TX and has 34 years experience. Dr. Cai currently practices at Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Cardiovascular Clinic-Denton and is affiliated with Medical City Denton, Medical City Lewisville, Medical City McKinney, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine, Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital-Denton, Baylor Scott and White the Heart Hospital Plano and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton. Dr. Cai has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion, Empyema, Heart Attack (NSTEMI) and Pulmonary Insufficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Cai's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cai also speaks Spanish and Vietnamese. Dr. Cai is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pleural Effusion
Empyema
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Pleural Effusion
Empyema
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Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thoracentesis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Carotid Artery Disease
Pericardial Disease
Lung Cancer
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Atrial Fibrillation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Bronchoscopy
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Systolic Heart Failure
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Disease
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Heart Valve Disorders
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Interstitial Lung Disease
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Congenital Heart Defects
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Aortic Ectasia
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Abdominal Pain
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biventricular Heart Failure
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coarctation of the Aorta
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Marfan Syndrome
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Thyroid Nodule
Typical Atrial Flutter
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Hernia Repair
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
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Parathyroidectomy
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Surgery, Robotic Assisted
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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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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Meet Dr. Tung Cai, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Vietnamese
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tung Cai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cai's profile.

Dr. Cai frequently treats the following conditions: Pleural Effusion, Empyema, Heart Attack (NSTEMI) and Pulmonary Insufficiency. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tung Cai, MD is affiliated with Medical City Denton, Medical City Lewisville, Medical City McKinney, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine, Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital-Denton, Baylor Scott and White the Heart Hospital Plano and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton.

Yes, Dr. Tung Cai, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1992
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Health Sci. Center
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Tung Cai, MD Practices

  • Medical City Denton

    3535 S Interstate 35 E, Denton, TX

  • Medical City Lewisville

    500 W Main St, Lewisville, TX

  • Medical City McKinney

    4500 Medical Center Dr, McKinney, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine

    1650 W College St, Grapevine, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital-Denton

    2801 S Mayhill Rd, Denton, TX

  • Baylor Scott and White the Heart Hospital Plano

    1100 Allied Dr, Plano, TX

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

    3000 N Interstate 35, Denton, TX

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