Dr. Braastad graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 1984 and has been in practice for 33 years. He completed a residency at University of South Dakota School of Medicine. Dr. Braastad also specializes in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular). He currently practices at OSF Surgery and is affiliated with Mason District Hospital, Methodist Medical Center of Illinois and OSF St Francis Medical Center. Dr. Braastad accepts multiple insurance plans including Aetna, Medicare and Humana. Dr. Braastad also practices at Heartcare Midwest in Peoria, IL.