Meet the Surgeons

Each of our surgeons is a highly skilled specialist with certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Prior to your surgery, your surgeon will review your test results and perform a careful examination. He will thoroughly explain your condition and alternative therapies, and answer any questions you may have.

Richard J. Declusin, MD, PhD, FACS  

MD: Medical School of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Residency: General Surgery-Milwaukee County, Medical Complex, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Residency: Cardiothoracic Surgery-Milwaukee County Medical Complex, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Bruce M. Toporoff, MD, FACS  

MD: State University of New York, Upstate Medical School, Syracuse, New York Residency: General Surgery-State University of New York Health Sciences Center, Brooklyn, New York Residency: Cardiothoracic Surgery-University of Arizona Health Center, Tucson, Arizona

Kelly R.S. Hall, PA-C

Medical Education: Emory School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program Atlanta, Georgia Master of Medical Science Surgical Training: Emory Clinic, Atlanta, George Cardiothoracic Program Yale University/Norwalk Medical Center, Norwalk, Connecticut Surgical Training Program Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio Postgraduate Program in Cardiothoracic Surgery