Current Appointments & Affiliations
Joseph W. and Dorothy W. Beard Distinguished Professor of Experimental Surgery
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2022 - Present
Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery,
Surgery
Professor of Surgery
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2014 - Present
Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery,
Surgery
Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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2023 - Present
Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery,
Surgery
Recent Publications
Outcomes among patients bridged to heart transplant with microaxial flow versus durable left ventricular assist device support.
Journal Article J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · May 2026 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate characteristics and outcomes of patients bridged to orthotopic heart transplantation with microaxial left ventricular assist device (ma-LVAD) versus durable LVAD (d-LVAD). METHODS: This was a single-center retrospective cohort study ... Full text Link to item CiteA retrospective pilot crossover study of protocolized transition from inhaled nitric oxide to inhaled epoprostenol in adult cardiothoracic surgery.
Journal Article JHLT Open · May 2026 INTRODUCTION: Inhaled pulmonary vasodilators (iPVDs), including inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) and inhaled epoprostenol (iEPO), are commonly used in the perioperative management of right ventricular dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension, and hypoxemia in cardiot ... Full text Link to item CiteImpact of HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device infection on outcomes following heart transplant.
Journal Article J Heart Lung Transplant · April 2026 BACKGROUND: Infectious complications are common in patients implanted with HeartMate 3 (HM3) left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). Despite these issues, some patients with LVAD-specific infection are ultimately considered for heart transplant (HT). The i ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
BiVACOR® Total Artificial Heart Early Feasibility Study
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by BiVACOR, Inc. · 2024 - 2032Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) - NIAID
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPreceptor · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2018 - 2029Advanced Immunobiology Traning Program for Surgeons
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2019 - 2029View All Grants
Education
The University of Chicago ·
1990
M.D.