Summary

Dr. Kurt Fichtner specializes in thoracic surgery and cardiovascular surgery, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Brown University Program in Medicine and completed extensive training including his internship at Rhode Island Hospital Brown University and residencies at Brown University, Miriam Hospital, and Madigan Army Medical Center. Dr. Fichtner furthered his expertise through a fellowship at Brooke Army Medical Center, completing his specialized training in 1998. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Fichtner practices at Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery in Macon, Georgia, where he is affiliated with Piedmont Macon hospital. His clinical focus includes treating lung cancer and pulmonary nodules, including cases where cancer has spread to other parts of the body. He utilizes advanced imaging techniques such as PET scans and CT scans to help diagnose and monitor his patients' conditions. Patients have given Dr. Fichtner an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 43 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Brooke Army Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery at Macon

310 Hospital Dr Ste 330Macon, GA 31217
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgerySurgeryThoracic Surgery
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3.7 
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43 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English Speaks English
Macon , GAMacon , GAWarner Robins , GAMacon , GA
Med School: Brown University Program in Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kurt Alfred Fichtner

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
  • Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
  • Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
  • Ambetter (including Core & Select)
  • Anthem
  • Anthem MediBlue
  • Beech Street
  • CareSource
  • CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
  • CareSource Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Georgia Health Advantage
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • LifeWell (HealthScope)
  • Medicare
  • Peach State
  • PHCS/MultiPlan
  • Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
  • Sonder
  • Tricare Prime (referral required)
  • Tricare Select
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kurt Alfred Fichtner has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kurt Alfred Fichtner has the following 6 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Brooke Army Medical Center1998

Residency

Madigan Army Medical Center1993
Brown University1985
Miriam Hospital1985

Internship

Rhode Island Hospital Brown University1984

Medical School

Brown University Program in MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Kurt Fichtner accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Kurt Fichtner accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Kurt Fichtner accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Kurt Fichtner affiliated with?
Dr. Kurt Fichtner is affiliated with Piedmont Macon.
Does Dr. Kurt Fichtner accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Kurt Fichtner accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Kurt Fichtner speak?
Dr. Kurt Fichtner speaks English.

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