Meet our Cardiothoracic/Vascular surgery staff
This is a page to introduce our vascular surgery staff

Thomas Brothers MD
Chief of Vascular Surgery
VA Charleston health care
Dr. Thomas Brothers is board certified in vascular surgery.
Medical School: University of Michigan
Residency: General Surgery - University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fellowship: Vascular Surgery - University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Michigan
Board Certification: Yes
I have been at the Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center since 1991. As Chief of Vascular Surgery at this hospital, I lead an outstanding team of individuals committed to outstanding patient care
I have been involved in clinical research focused primarily on arterial occlusive disease of the legs. My special interest has been on developing models to predict the outcomes of treatment in order to improve patient quality of life to the greatest extent.
In my free time I enjoy the outdoors and outdoor activities with my family.
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John Kratz MD
Professor of Surgery
VA Charleston health care
Dr. John Kratz is board certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon, and the Professor of Surgery at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System
Medical School: Indiana University
Residency: MUSC
Board Certification: Yes - Cardiothoracic Surgery
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