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Jay K. Bhama, MD
BACKGROUND
Prior Roles:
Professor & Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Surgical Director, Heart Center and Cardiovascular Service Line
Director, Heart & Lung Organ Restoration Institute
Surgical Director, LVAD & Heart Transplant Programs
Program Director, ECMO
Primary Investigator & Medical Director, Bhama-Ratner Artificial Heart & MCS Advancement (BRAHMA) Lab
Surgical Director, Heart Transplantation & Co-Director, MCS/LVAD, Baptist Health Medical Center – Little Rock
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Chief, Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Medical Director, ECMO Program
Surgical Director, Heart Transplant & MCS Programs
Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Associate Director, Artificial Heart Program, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Assoicate Director, CT Transplant Program, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
OTHER INTERESTS
Heart & Lung Transplantation
Ventricular Assist Device, MCS/ECMO
Heart Valve & Arrhythmia Surgery
Mitral Valve Repair
Structural Heart Disease (TAVR/Mitraclip)
Resident Education
Medical Device Innovation
Program Development
RESEARCH
EDUCATION & TRAINING
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Heart/Lung Transplant & VAD Fellowship
Mayo Clinic – Advanced Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
George Washington University/Johns Hopkins University – Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency
Baylor College of Medicine – General Surgery Residency
Baylor College of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine
University of Michigan – Bachelors of Science (High Honors)