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Hiroto Kitahara, M.D.
BACKGROUND
Hiroto Kitahara is a cardiac surgeon and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago. He specializes in robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with clinical interests spanning coronary artery bypass surgery, mitral valve surgery and surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation
OTHER INTERESTS
Outside the operating room, Dr. Kitahara enjoys sharing advances in cardiac surgery through lectures, publications, and digital media. He is passionate about expanding access to robotic cardiac surgery and educating both physicians and the public about cardiovascular health.
RESEARCH
- Robotic cardiac surgery
- Totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB)
- Atrial fibrillation surgery
- Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB)
- Robotic valve surgery
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Cardiovascular Surgery Residency, Keio University, Japan
Cardiovascular Surgery Fellowship, Keio University, Japan
Fellowship in advanced heart failure surgery, University of Chicago, USA
Clinical Associate in Robotic Cardiac Surgery, University of Chicago, USA
