Colgate University (B.A.'84)
UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (M.D.'92)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock; General Surgery ('92-'99)
Columbia P&S ; Cardiovascular Research Scientist ('94-'96)
UNC Cardiothoracic Residency ('99-'02)
University of Missouri - Columbia ; Asst Prof Surg ('02-'04)
Drexel University - Assistant Professor of Surgery ('04-10)
Allegheny General Hospital -Chief Thoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Assistance, Director CT Research ('04-10)
Piedmont Heart Institute, Chief Heart Transplant / MCS , Executive Director Samsky Advanced Heart Failure Center
('10- Present)
Cardiac Stem Cell Research
Myocardial Edema and Diastolic Dysfunction
Endstage Cardiac Surgery (VADs, TRX, Ventricular Remodeling)
Pulmonary Hypertension and RV Function
Risk Factor Stratification and Outcomes Analysis
Myocardial Protection
Cardiac Critical Care
Off Pump/Hybrid Coronary Revascularization