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James R. Edgerton, M.D.
Surgeon - Cardiothoracic
Washington University, St Louis, MO
BACKGROUND
University of Illinois, (MD 1978)
University of Florida General Surgery, (1978-1984)
Medical University of South Carolina Cardiothoracic Surgery, (1984-1986)
OTHER INTERESTS
Beating Heart Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgical Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation
The changing role of the surgeon
Blood Conservation
Quality Improvement
RESEARCH
The role of resilience and spirituality in recovery after heart surgery.
Surgical Treatment of atrial fibrillation.
the transition of medicine from surgeon centric to patient centric and the role of the surgeon in that.
Post traumatic stress in the surgeon and the role of resilience in preserving performance
Quality Improvement
EDUCATION & TRAINING
AFFILIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
CTSNET CONTRIBUTIONS
The New STS Atrial Fibrillation GuidelinesApril 23, 2026- AFib: The Future Driven By DataApril 23, 2026