Board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with specialization in trauma injuries. Harper-Avery Award nominee for the creation of 3-D printed biological heart conduits. Accomplished medical professional proficient in performing intense surgical procedures, completing evaluations, and advancing effective treatment plans. Detail oriented and impelled to establish a lucrative environment for both patients and coworkers.
Skill Highlights
Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
Artificial Heart Valve Surgeries
Cardiomyoplasties
Heart Transplants
Radiofrequency Ablations
Stent Procedures
Transmyocardial Revascularizations
Core Accomplishments
Clinical Trial:
Conceptualized and initiated the 3-D printing of a biological conduit using adult stem cells which allowed a neonatal patient to live.
Professional Experience
Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery04/2014 to CurrentKlausman Institute for Medical ResearchZurich, Switzerland
Governs staff and programs associated with cardiothoracic surgery research.
Assists researchers to ensure that the highest standards of quality and service are maintained.
Supervises the implementation and execution of cardiothoracic clinical trials.
Board Director02/2013 to 03/2014Grey Sloan Memorial HospitalSeattle, WA
Supported the work of Grey Sloan Memorial staff and provided mission-based leadership and strategic governance.
Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery01/2013 to 03/2014Grey Sloan Memorial HospitalSeattle, WA
Directed staff and programs associated with cardiothoracic surgery.
Worked with hospital staff and cardiothoracic surgeons to ensure that the highest standards of quality and service were maintained.
Oversaw the implementation of quality improvement efforts designed to improve cardiothoracic surgery performance.
Attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon05/2012 to 03/2014Grey Sloan Memorial HospitalSeattle, WA
Carefully and attentively operated on the heart, blood vessels, and surrounding thoracic organs.
Discussed surgical and treatment options extensively with patients and families.?
Conducted tests on patients.
Administered follow-up visits with patients to assess their overall health.
Advanced patient relations by constantly expanding knowledge of surgical procedures and equipment.?
Cardiothoracic Surgical Fellow04/2010 to 05/2012Grey Sloan Memorial HospitalSeattle, WA
Received additional specialized training in the area of cardiothoracic surgery.
Cardiothoracic Surgical Fellow12/2009 to 04/2010Mayo ClinicRochester, MN
Received additional specialized training in the area of cardiothoracic surgery.
Surgical Resident09/2005 to 10/2009Grey Sloan Memorial HospitalSeattle, WA
Evaluated and planned treatment for patients by ascertaining medical condition and level of surgical risk.
Attended rounds, outpatient clinics and conferences.
Assisted during surgeries.
Initiated minor research projects.
Adhered to surgical techniques and procedures during operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Biochemistry1997Smith CollegeNorthampton, MA, USA
Ph.D.: Biochemistry2001University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley, CA, USA
M.D.: Cardiothoracic Surgery2005Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford, CA, USA
