Dr. John Y Um, MD

Dr. John Um is a thoracic surgeon with 27 years of experience specializing in complex chest and heart procedures. He earned his medical degree from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, building a strong foundation in surgical medicine. His extensive career has focused on thoracic surgery, where he addresses conditions affecting the chest cavity, lungs, and heart. Dr. Um is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Um practices at several leading medical facilities in Omaha, Nebraska, including Children's Hospital and Medical Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medical Center, Orthonebraska Hospital, and Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue. He treats patients with heart failure, advanced chronic kidney disease, and cardiac arrhythmias. His surgical expertise includes cardiac rehabilitation procedures and specialized diagnostic testing such as prothrombin time monitoring. Patients …have given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his surgical skills and patient care.