Pectus Carinatum - Successful Surgical Repair

Pectus Carinatum is defined as severe protrusion of the breastbone typically noticed during late adolescence. Orion Farr, a patient of Dr. Andrew Kaufman's was diagnosed with severe Pectus Carinatum when he was 17 years old. After noticing shortness of breath and chest pains in his everyday life, Orion began researching procedures to correct his condition. After much research, Orion found Dr. Andrew Kaufman a board certified Thoracic Surgeon who specializes in the correction of Pectus Carinatum. To learn more about the symptoms of Pectus Carinatum, and treatment options please schedule an appointment with our office at Mount Sinai's Department of Thoracic Surgery, call (212) 844-6688.