Summary

Dr. Thomas Birdas specializes in thoracic surgery and cardiovascular surgery, bringing 31 years of experience to complex chest and heart procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Athens School of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Birdas is fluent in Greek, allowing him to serve patients in their native language.

Dr. Birdas practices at IU Health facilities in Indianapolis and Carmel, with affiliations at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center. He focuses on treating serious conditions including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and adrenal tumors. His surgical expertise includes GERD surgery, cancer surgery, and chest cancer procedures. Patients have given Dr. Birdas an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 31 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Greek
  • Western Pennsylvania Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Thomas J Birdas has 2 locations

IU Health Cardiothoracic Surgery - Downtown - IU Health University Hospital Emerson Hall

545 Barnhill Dr Ste 215Indianapolis, IN 46202
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

IU Health Joe & Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center - IU Health Schwarz Cancer Center

11645 Illinois StCarmel, IN 46032
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Thomas J Birdas, MDDr. Crystal Siyu ZhangDr. Fatuma Aisha Kromah, MDDr. Marcus Antonio Jimenez, MD
Thoracic SurgerySurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
4.6 
4.2 
31 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Greek Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Indianapolis , INTampa , FLSalina , KSFort Wayne , IN
Med School: University Of Athens School Of Health Sciences Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas J Birdas

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management I-SNP
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
  • Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
  • Anthem Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
  • CareSource
  • CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan
  • CareSource Hoosier Healthwise
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Marketplace
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Community Health Network Employee Plan
  • Coventry/First Health
  • Deaconess OneCare
  • Encore
  • Encore Combined
  • Encore Elite
  • Encore Workers Compensation
  • Humana
  • Humana Healthy Horizons Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas J Birdas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas J Birdas has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Diseases
  • Thoracic Surgeon
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Western Pennsylvania Hospital

Medical School

University Of Athens School Of Health SciencesGraduated in 1995

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Which hospitals is Dr. Thomas Birdas affiliated with?
Dr. Thomas Birdas is affiliated with Indianapolis Va Medical Center.

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