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John W. Rhee, MD, FACS

Specialties:

Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Vascular Surgery
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  • Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group

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John W Rhee, MD, FACS is board-certified in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Rhee received his MD from the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia PA. He completed his Internship and Residency in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at the Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo NY. He is Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 

Dr. Rhee and Dr. John Garrett of VHC Health Physicians – Cardiac Vascular & Thoracic Surgery practice exclusively at VHC Health.

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Gender:

Male

Areas of Interest

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, All Cardiac Diseases, Blood Vessel Lesion Removal, Cerebrovascular Disease, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Chest Disease, Chest Pain, Chest Pain Dx & Tx, Chest Surgery, Chest Tube, Circulation Problems, Diagnostic Vascular Laboratory, Dialysis Access Surgery, Dialysis Shunts, Endovascular Surgery, Esophageal Cancer, Esophageal Dilation, Esophageal Dilatation, Esophageal Disease, Esophageal Surgery, Esophageal Tumors, Esophagus Ca, Evaluation of Bypass Grafts, Heart Problems, Heart Surgery, Heart Transplantation, Heart Valve Disease, Heart Valve Repair & Replacement, High Risk Cardiac Surgery, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Mediastinal Disease, Mediastinoscopy, Mitral Valve, Nurse Practitioner, Open Heart Surgery, Pericardial Surgery, Peripheral Arterial Doppler, Peripheral Vascular, Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound, Physicians Assistant, Pleural Biopsy, Pneumonectomy, Surgery, Trauma, Valve Repair, Valve Replacement, Thoracic, Vascular, Tricuspid Valve Repair, VATS.

Education

1984
Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

1990
Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY
1992
SUNY @ Buffalo School of Med, Buffalo, NY

Internships

1985
SUNY @ Buffalo School of Med, Buffalo, NY

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • Named a 2024 Virginia Business Magazine Top Doctor - Cardiac Vascular and Thoracic Surgery
  • Named a 2024 Northern Virginia Top Doctor - Thoracic Surgery
  • Named a 2024 Top Doc in Arlington Magazine - Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
  • Named a 2024 Virginia Business Journal Top Doctor - Vascular Surgery 
  • Named a 2023 Top Doc in Arlington Magazine - Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery
  • Named a 2023 Washingtonian Top Doctor - Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery 

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Reviews

5.0
October 31, 2024
My wife and I had all of our questions addressed and answered clearly.
5.0
October 19, 2024
Everything was explained well.
5.0
October 05, 2024
I have all the information needed to make sure I get healthy and treat the situation appropriately so that I am not doubting my health will be better and I will be healthy.
5.0
September 30, 2024
Even though I'm not looking forward to having open-heart surgery, the healthcare staff was very informative to ease my concern.
5.0
September 05, 2024
Excellent. I understood my condition. Dr. Rhee explained clearly all aspects of treatment.
5.0
June 30, 2024
Excellent Np Excellent MD
4.0
June 28, 2024
Thank to Dr. Rhee. He provided all needed information and gave me advice what and how I should do about my heart condition.
5.0
June 28, 2024
I enjoyed my experience here
5.0
June 23, 2024
Terrific surgeon and staff
5.0
December 28, 2023
I cannot say enough positive things!
5.0
December 22, 2023
The doctor was very nice and easy to understand. He was also very efficient and knowledgeable. Both of them were very kind.
5.0
December 01, 2023
Everything went better than I expected from everyone. [...]
5.0
November 29, 2023
Impressed with the doctors who provided care to me. They were caring, thorough, easy to discuss my health issues with and excellent in their profession. Kudos to Dr. Rhee and [...]