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Donald D. Glower Jr.

Professor of Surgery
Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Box 3851 Med Ctr, Durham, NC
4554 Hospital South, Durham, NC

Overview


Current clinical research projects examine the effects of patient characteristics and surgical technique in outcome after minimally invasive cardiac surgery, valve repair and replacement, and coronary artery bypass grafting.
Prior work has examined the role of surgical therapy versus medical therapy in aortic dissection, load-independent means to quantify left and right ventricular function, and management of complex coronary disease.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Surgery · 1999 - Present Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Surgery

Education, Training & Certifications


Johns Hopkins University · 1980 M.D.