Surgery of the Aorta, including the root, ascending, arch and descending. Minimially invasive approaches to valvular surgery. Heart failure including ventricular assist devices and heart and lung transplantation.
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West Virginia University (B.A. 2002) West Virginia University (M.D. 2007) University of Southern California, Department of Surgery (2007-2008) West Virginia University, Department of Surgery (2008-2012) University of Florida, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2012-2014)