Summary

Dr. Joseph Zwischenberger specializes in thoracic surgery and general surgery, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and has dedicated 49 years to advancing surgical care. Dr. Zwischenberger provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Zwischenberger practices at multiple University of Kentucky Healthcare facilities in Lexington, Kentucky, including the Albert B. Chandler Medical Center, Kentucky Children's Hospital, and Good Samaritan Hospital. His extensive experience in thoracic and general surgery allows him to address complex surgical needs with precision and skill. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0, reflecting their confidence in his surgical expertise and patient care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 49 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Bertram Zwischenberger has 5 locations

Kentucky Childrens Hospital

1000 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40506

University Of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital

310 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40508

University Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center

800 Rose St Fl 2Lexington, KY 40536

Uk Healthcare

740 S Limestonesuite J 301Lexington, KY 40536
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English
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Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine-Phoenix
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Bertram Zwischenberger

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Bertram Zwischenberger has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Bertram Zwischenberger has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • Aneurysm
  • Cancer
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Esophagus Cancer (Esophogeal Neoplasm)
  • Inhalation Burns
  • Interventional Radiography
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Mediastinal Diseases
  • Pneumonectomy (Lung removal)
  • Pneumothorax
  • Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Dr. Joseph Bertram Zwischenberger holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Zwischenberger's NPI number is 1295827921.

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Dr. Joseph Zwischenberger speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Zwischenberger affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Zwischenberger is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital, University Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center, and Kentucky Childrens Hospital.

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