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Basel Ramlawi, MD, MMSc
BACKGROUND
Instructor in Surgery, Columbia University-New York Presbyterian Hospital
Attending Surgeon, The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
Houston’s 40 Under 40 Award (HBJ) – AHA Vivien Thomas Award
Detweiler Traveling Fellowship – Royal College
Co-Director, Houston Methodist Aortic Program / Surgeon, Houston Methodist Valve Clinic
Director, Advanced Valve & Aortic Center, Valley Health System
Chairman, Heart & Vascular Center, Valley Health System
System Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Main Line Health System, Philadelphia, PA (09/2020-current)
Co-Director, Lankenau Heart Institute, Philadelphia, PA (09/2020-current)
OTHER INTERESTS
Aortic root and arch surgery (Hybrid & TEVAR)
Valve Repair: Minimally invasive and trans-catheter (TAVR & TMVR)
Atrial fibrillation ablation and stroke prevention (MICS)
Complex cardiac surgery (Reops, endocarditis, high-risk)
Surgery for heart failure and ventricular assist devices
Translational research, neurologic injury during CPB & vascular biology
Surgical outcomes and novel technology
Cardiovascular healthcare administration and practice management
RESEARCH
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Marianopolis College & McGill University – B.Sc.(Hon.)
McMaster University Medical School – M.D.
Harvard School of Public Health, Program in Clinical Effectiveness
Harvard Medical School, Scholars Program in Clinical Investigation – M.M.Sc.
Western University, Cardiac Surgery Residency
Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada – FRCS(C)
Columbia University, Clinical Instructor, Minimal Access Valve Surgery & Heart Failure
