Mitchell D. Lirtzman, MD
Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgeon
 Dr. Mitchell Lirtzman received his undergraduate degree with honors from the University of Illinois, and his medical degree from Chicago Medical School in Chicago, Illinois.
Following a general surgery internship and residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, he completed a cardiovascular and thoracic surgery residency at Tulane University in New Orleans. During his residency at Rush-Presbyterian, Dr. Lirtzman received the Fremont A. Chandler Award for Excellence in surgical research, and was made a member of the Owl Club Honor Roll for Excellence in Teaching while at Tulane.
Dr. Lirtzman was in private practice in Illinois prior to joining the CIS Lafayette as a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon. In 2008, he was named director of The Vein Center at Cardiovascular Institute of the South. He is board certified in general and thoracic surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American College of Surgeons.
In addition to cardiac and thoracic surgery, Dr. Lirtzman specializes in vascular reconstruction for limb salvage in diabetic patients, minimally invasive lung surgery and surgery in the treatment of reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lirtzman, please call (337) 988-1585 or visit the CIS Lafayette clinic.
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