Dr. John T. Deel, MD | Pikeville, KY | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Dr. John Deel is a thoracic surgeon with 27 years of experience helping patients with complex heart and chest conditions. He earned his medical degree from Joan C Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University and specializes in both thoracic surgery and general surgery. Dr. Deel is fluent in English and brings nearly three decades of surgical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Deel practices at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky, where he focuses on treating coronary artery disease and heart conditions that affect blood flow to the heart muscle. He performs coronary artery bypass surgery to restore healthy circulation and specializes in minimally-invasive heart procedures that can reduce recovery time. His expertise includes off-pump bypass surgery, an advanced technique that allows heart surgery without stopping the heart. Patients rate him 4.9 out of 5 stars for his care.

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4.9

24 Ratings
27 years of experience
speaks English
Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University
10 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Deel and Wendy ( Nurse ) did five bypasses on my heart. No prolbems and back to work in eight weeks. I am getting ready to have my Aortic valve replaced next week almost two years later to the day. I never even considered another Doctor to do the replacement. I highly recommend Dr. Deel and his staff with your heart needs. I am looking forward to leaving another good review after my aortic valve replacement. Thank you Dr. Deel and Wendy for the help you have been in my life.

July 4th, 2017

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I'm going strong with no complications.

April 24th, 2016

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This man saved my life. I'm a 21 year old with ovarian cancer who had been receiving chemo through an infusaport. I had a seizure at work and was rushed to the hospital. Dr. Deel found that I had a huge blood clot flapping in my right atrium that was going to end my life if it detached. Dr. Deel managed to perform surgery and remove it before it could detach and travel to my lungs. This man is my hero

August 4th, 2015

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Lack of professionalism

April 4th, 2012

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This guy is the most compassionate doctor I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. When my 21 yr. old daughter needed a chest tube inserted, the other doctors wanted it done bedside. He came to her and said, "I wouldn't want it done to a family member of mine while they were awake. If you want me to, I will put her under general anesthesia and do it". How much more compassionate can you get!!!!! This guy is the best.

March 14th, 2012

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Dr. Deel is one of the most down to earth surgeons I have ever met. He and Wendy (his nurse) addressed all concerns and questions that were brought to them. My dad had triple bypass surgery a few days ago and is already moving around. You can tell Dr. Deel keeps up with the most recent medical advancements as he performed the surgery in about 2.5 hours. Excellent surgeon!!!

September 5th, 2011

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THANK YOU DOES NOT SEEM ENOUGH TO SAY FOR SAVING MY LIFE

August 9th, 2011

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You were so kind and your manner was such that it put us at ease in a very difficult time. Your excellance as a surgeron was exactly what we needed

January 25th, 2011

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Both Dr. Deel and his nurse, Wendy were very knowledgeable and caring. Wonderful surgeon....I have very nice scars (if there is such a thing)! I am happy that fate brought us together at this most stressful time in my life. They were exactly what I needed!

June 9th, 2010

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My daughter swallowed a tack which went into her right lung. After taking her to Thomas which did nothing to calm her or help her with the pain, we were sent to Dr. Deel for the removal who not only calmed my daughter but also explained the procedure to me ,my daughter. Him and his staff that night were excellent and we couldn't have asked for any better.

November 11th, 2009

Pikeville Medical Center

911 Bypass RdPikeville, KY 41501

Tel: (606) 437-3500


Dr. John Tate Deel, MD	Dr. Peter Karl Kummant, MD	Dr. Amy Johnson, MD	Dr. Thomas Jacob Howard Harrell, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Critical Care Medicine
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.9 (24 Ratings)	3 (4 Ratings)	2.5 (6 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
27 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Spanish, English
Pikeville , KY	Clairton , PA	Pikeville , KY	Asheville , NC
Med School: Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University	Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine	Med School: Wake Forest Univ	Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine
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Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall UniversityGraduated in 1999

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