James Lonquist, MD is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon offering over 25 years of expertise to the Ocala community. He received advanced fellowship training from the Texas Heart Institute and thoracic surgical oncological training at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is one of the leading cardiothoracic surgeons performing the minimally invasive Maze and Convergent procedure for arrhythmia. Dr Lonquist is committed to improving the health and well-being of his patients suffering from heart disease. In a compassionate and caring environment, Dr Lonquist aims to provide the best surgical care before, during and after operation.