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Pleural and Lung Cancer
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Excellence in Research
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Team Leader
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Robotic Surgery
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Board Certified in Surgery
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Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
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Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that few doctors specialize in treating. Most cases develop in the lining of the lungs – known as pleural mesothelioma – and this has become a special interest for Vallieres.
One of the surgeries he is qualified to perform is an extrapleural pneumonectomy, which is used for pleural mesothelioma patients.
See More Top Mesothelioma DoctorsDisclaimer: Dr. Eric Vallieres has no professional affiliation with Asbestos.com.
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Last Modified October 17, 2018
Tim Povtak
Senior Content Writer
Tim Povtak is an award-winning writer with more than 30 years of reporting national and international news. His specialty is interviewing top mesothelioma specialists and researchers, reporting the latest news at mesothelioma cancer centers and talking with survivors and caregivers.
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