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Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Centra Medical Group Cardio Thoracic Surgery
- 2410 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501
- Get Directions
- phone: 434-200-3100
- fax: 434-200-1660
- CH Thoracic Surgery
- 1701 Thomson Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501
- Get Directions
- phone: 434-200-3100
- fax: 434-200-5307
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, 2002
- Residency: *Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, 1999
- Internship: *Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, 1994
- Medical Education: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, 1993
Board Certifications
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2003
- Thoracic Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2003
Insurance
Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
- Commercial
- Medicaid
- Medicare
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
48 ratings, 6 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Provider explained things clearly
Provider showed concern
Provider included you in decisions
Likelihood of recommending this provider
Provider discussed treatment options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
He was very nice, informative, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Was very pleased they worked around my schedule.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr. Taraf was so friendly. Also I do not have a medical background. He explained everything down to my level! He did not sugar coat anything. I did not have any question. That speaks volumes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
The greatest, outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Explained everything in detail answered my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Good.