Theodore Folkerth, MD

Dr. Folkerth was board certified in Surgery in 1972. He was also board certified in Thoracic Surgery in 1974. Dr. Folkerth received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1965. He served his internship specializing in Rotating at the Naval Hospital in Philadelphia and served his residency specializing in General & Thoracic Surgery at the Naval Hospital in San Diego. He also completed his fellowship at Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts in Surgery of Congenital Heart.

Specialties

  • Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
  • Cardiovascular Surgery

Areas of Expertise

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery), 1974
  • American Board of Surgery, Surgery, 1972

Medical Education

  • Indiana University School of Medicine, MD, 1965

Internships

  • Naval Hospital - Philadelphia, Internship-Surgery, 1966

Residencies

  • VA Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1973
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego, General Surgery, 1972

Fellowships

  • Children's Hospital Boston, Cardiovascular Surgery, 1975