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American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Education

Undergraduate School

Yale University

2003, New Haven, CT

Medical School

Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

2012, New York, NY

Graduate School

Stanford University School of Medicine

2017, Stanford, CA

Residency

Cardiac Surgery

Stanford Health Care

2020, Stanford, CA

Fellowship

Congenital Heart Surgery

Boston Children's Hospital

2022, Boston, MA

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Publications

  1. Adjunctive Corticosteroids for Hypotension in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU: Single-Center Retrospective Study, 2020-2021. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2025 May 01. View Adjunctive Corticosteroids for Hypotension in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU: Single-Center Retrospective Study, 2020-2021. Abstract

  2. Outcomes of reoperation following prior vascular ring and airway compression surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 18. View Outcomes of reoperation following prior vascular ring and airway compression surgery. Abstract

  3. Robotic Waterjet Resection for Men With Prostate Cancer Suffering From Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Urology. 2025 Apr; 198:153-157. View Robotic Waterjet Resection for Men With Prostate Cancer Suffering From Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Abstract

  4. Ventricular Assist Device Utilization for Children With Congenital Heart Disease: Still Bridging the Gap. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2025 Mar 04; 85(8):815-817. View Ventricular Assist Device Utilization for Children With Congenital Heart Disease: Still Bridging the Gap. Abstract

  5. Association Between Hypoglycemia Agents and Long-term Survival Outcomes for Patients with Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer Treated with Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Immunotherapy. Eur Urol Oncol. 2025 Feb; 8(1):164-170. View Association Between Hypoglycemia Agents and Long-term Survival Outcomes for Patients with Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer Treated with Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Immunotherapy. Abstract

  6. Anatomic characteristics of the right aortic arch with aberrant left subclavian artery in patients who do and do not undergo vascular ring repair. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2024 Dec 13. View Anatomic characteristics of the right aortic arch with aberrant left subclavian artery in patients who do and do not undergo vascular ring repair. Abstract

  7. Left aortic arch and aberrant right subclavian artery in children: spectrum of symptoms and response to surgical intervention. Cardiol Young. 2024 Dec; 34(12):2663-2669. View Left aortic arch and aberrant right subclavian artery in children: spectrum of symptoms and response to surgical intervention. Abstract

  8. Sternotomy or thoracotomy for neonatal repair of coarctation of the aorta with aortic arch hypoplasia. JTCVS Open. 2024 Dec; 22:386-394. View Sternotomy or thoracotomy for neonatal repair of coarctation of the aorta with aortic arch hypoplasia. Abstract

  9. Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Surgery for Complete Vascular Rings. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024 Oct 01; 84(14):1279-1292. View Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Surgery for Complete Vascular Rings. Abstract

  10. Young age and adequate BCG are key factors for optimal BCG treatment efficacy in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. World J Urol. 2024 Sep 27; 42(1):547. View Young age and adequate BCG are key factors for optimal BCG treatment efficacy in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Abstract

  11. High Levels of Incidental COVID-19 Infection in Emergency Urology Admissions: A Propensity Score-Matched Real World Data Analysis across Surgical Specialties. Viruses. 2024 08 31; 16(9). View High Levels of Incidental COVID-19 Infection in Emergency Urology Admissions: A Propensity Score-Matched Real World Data Analysis across Surgical Specialties. Abstract

  12. State of the Art Review: Aortic Valve Repair in Infants and Children. Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Mar; 119(3):697-707. View State of the Art Review: Aortic Valve Repair in Infants and Children. Abstract

  13. Improving Mechanical Circulatory Support Outcomes in Failing Bidirectional Glenn Physiology. Pediatr Cardiol. 2024 Jul 19. View Improving Mechanical Circulatory Support Outcomes in Failing Bidirectional Glenn Physiology. Abstract

  14. Experience Curve With the Cone Procedure for Ebstein's Anomaly: Effect on Cost and Resource Utilization. JACC Adv. 2024 Aug; 3(8):101104. View Experience Curve With the Cone Procedure for Ebstein's Anomaly: Effect on Cost and Resource Utilization. Abstract

  15. A 2-year prospective evaluation of the Prostate Health Index in guiding biopsy decisions in a large cohort. BJU Int. 2025 Jan; 135(1):71-77. View A 2-year prospective evaluation of the Prostate Health Index in guiding biopsy decisions in a large cohort. Abstract

  16. Safety and Efficacy of Immediate Hyperthermic Intravesical Chemotherapy Following Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (I-HIVEC). Eur Urol Oncol. 2024 Dec; 7(6):1171-1174. View Safety and Efficacy of Immediate Hyperthermic Intravesical Chemotherapy Following Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (I-HIVEC). Abstract

  17. Surgical debulking of large ventricular fibromas in children. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jan; 169(1):186-194. View Surgical debulking of large ventricular fibromas in children. Abstract

  18. An updated model for predicting side-specific extraprostatic extension in the era of MRI-targeted biopsy. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2024 Sep; 27(3):520-524. View An updated model for predicting side-specific extraprostatic extension in the era of MRI-targeted biopsy. Abstract

  19. A Territory-wide Study Investigating the Dose and Efficacy of Different Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Strains in Patients with Intermediate- and High-risk Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer. Eur Urol Oncol. 2024 Jun; 7(3):438-446. View A Territory-wide Study Investigating the Dose and Efficacy of Different Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Strains in Patients with Intermediate- and High-risk Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer. Abstract

  20. Impact of donor-recipient age-difference in adolescent heart transplantation. Clin Transplant. 2023 12; 37(12):e15146. View Impact of donor-recipient age-difference in adolescent heart transplantation. Abstract

  21. The pendulum swings: the return of primary surgical repair in paediatric aortic valve disease? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 09 07; 64(3). View The pendulum swings: the return of primary surgical repair in paediatric aortic valve disease? Abstract

  22. Multidisciplinary approach to vascular rings and vascular-related aerodigestive compression: a clinical practice review. Transl Pediatr. 2023 Jun 30; 12(6):1258-1277. View Multidisciplinary approach to vascular rings and vascular-related aerodigestive compression: a clinical practice review. Abstract

  23. Commentary: One ring to rule them all? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug; 166(2):304-305. View Commentary: One ring to rule them all? Abstract

  24. Symmetric bicuspidizing repair for patients with congenital aortic or truncal valve disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug; 166(2):283-291. View Symmetric bicuspidizing repair for patients with congenital aortic or truncal valve disease. Abstract

  25. Hybrid management of dysphagia lusoria in a boy with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. Cardiol Young. 2022 Nov; 32(11):1842-1844. View Hybrid management of dysphagia lusoria in a boy with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. Abstract

  26. Unrepairable Infant Mitral Valve: An Unexpected Case of Decompensated Heart Failure. Circulation. 2022 04 12; 145(15):1175-1178. View Unrepairable Infant Mitral Valve: An Unexpected Case of Decompensated Heart Failure. Abstract

  27. Relative strain is a novel predictor of aneurysmal degeneration of the thoracic aorta: An ex vivo mechanical study. JVS Vasc Sci. 2021; 2:235-246. View Relative strain is a novel predictor of aneurysmal degeneration of the thoracic aorta: An ex vivo mechanical study. Abstract

  28. stratamatch: Prognostic Score Stratification Using a Pilot Design. R J. 2021 Jun; 13(1):614-630. View stratamatch: Prognostic Score Stratification Using a Pilot Design. Abstract

  29. Bronchomalacia in Right Aortic Arch Treated With Descending Aortic Translocation and Airway Splint. Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 03; 113(3):e187-e189. View Bronchomalacia in Right Aortic Arch Treated With Descending Aortic Translocation and Airway Splint. Abstract

  30. Aortic elongation and bronchial splint for late bronchial complication after neonatal arch reconstruction. JTCVS Tech. 2021 Aug; 8:126-128. View Aortic elongation and bronchial splint for late bronchial complication after neonatal arch reconstruction. Abstract

  31. Left Ventricular Recruitment in Patients With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu. 2021; 24:30-36. View Left Ventricular Recruitment in Patients With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Abstract

  32. The role and significance of sensitivity analyses in enhancing the statistical validity of clinical studies. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb; 163(2):749-753. View The role and significance of sensitivity analyses in enhancing the statistical validity of clinical studies. Abstract

  33. Neonatal repair of unilateral pulmonary vein atresia with associated coarctation of the aorta. JTCVS Tech. 2020 Dec; 4:277-279. View Neonatal repair of unilateral pulmonary vein atresia with associated coarctation of the aorta. Abstract

  34. Fluid-structure interaction simulations of patient-specific aortic dissection. Biomech Model Mechanobiol. 2020 Oct; 19(5):1607-1628. View Fluid-structure interaction simulations of patient-specific aortic dissection. Abstract

  35. Improved midterm outcomes after endovascular repair of nontraumatic descending thoracic aortic rupture compared with open surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 06; 161(6):2004-2012. View Improved midterm outcomes after endovascular repair of nontraumatic descending thoracic aortic rupture compared with open surgery. Abstract

  36. Interfacility Transfer of Medicare Beneficiaries With Acute Type A Aortic Dissection and Regionalization of Care in the United States. Circulation. 2019 10 08; 140(15):1239-1250. View Interfacility Transfer of Medicare Beneficiaries With Acute Type A Aortic Dissection and Regionalization of Care in the United States. Abstract

  37. Current evidence for prosthesis selection: What can we really say? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 08; 158(2):368-375. View Current evidence for prosthesis selection: What can we really say? Abstract

  38. Endovascular Versus Open Repair of Intact Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 02 19; 73(6):643-651. View Endovascular Versus Open Repair of Intact Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. Abstract

  39. Time-to-operation does not predict outcome in acute type A aortic dissection complicated by neurologic injury at presentation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 09; 158(3):665-672. View Time-to-operation does not predict outcome in acute type A aortic dissection complicated by neurologic injury at presentation. Abstract

  40. Modeling conduit choice for valve-sparing aortic root replacement on biomechanics with a 3-dimensional-printed heart simulator. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 08; 158(2):392-403. View Modeling conduit choice for valve-sparing aortic root replacement on biomechanics with a 3-dimensional-printed heart simulator. Abstract

  41. Would evolving recommendations for mechanical mitral valve replacement further raise the bar for successful mitral valve repair? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 10 01; 54(4):622-626. View Would evolving recommendations for mechanical mitral valve replacement further raise the bar for successful mitral valve repair? Abstract

  42. Prosthesis Type for Aortic- and Mitral-Valve Replacement. N Engl J Med. 2018 02 22; 378(8):778-779. View Prosthesis Type for Aortic- and Mitral-Valve Replacement. Abstract

  43. Immediate operation for acute type A aortic dissection complicated by visceral or peripheral malperfusion. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 07; 156(1):18-24.e3. View Immediate operation for acute type A aortic dissection complicated by visceral or peripheral malperfusion. Abstract

  44. Second Arterial Versus Venous Conduits for Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in California. Circulation. 2018 04 17; 137(16):1698-1707. View Second Arterial Versus Venous Conduits for Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in California. Abstract

  45. Mechanical or Biologic Prostheses for Aortic-Valve and Mitral-Valve Replacement. N Engl J Med. 2017 11 09; 377(19):1847-1857. View Mechanical or Biologic Prostheses for Aortic-Valve and Mitral-Valve Replacement. Abstract

  46. Limited root repair in acute type A aortic dissection is safe but results in increased risk of reoperation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 01; 155(1):1-7.e1. View Limited root repair in acute type A aortic dissection is safe but results in increased risk of reoperation. Abstract

  47. Resection of a Giant Cardiac Lymphovenous Malformation Involving the Right Atrioventricular Groove. Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Sep; 104(3):e257-e259. View Resection of a Giant Cardiac Lymphovenous Malformation Involving the Right Atrioventricular Groove. Abstract

  48. Impact of Discordant Views in the Management of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Autumn; 29(3):283-291. View Impact of Discordant Views in the Management of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Abstract

  49. Prognostic significance of early aortic remodeling in acute uncomplicated type B aortic dissection and intramural hematoma. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 10; 154(4):1192-1200. View Prognostic significance of early aortic remodeling in acute uncomplicated type B aortic dissection and intramural hematoma. Abstract

  50. Long-term miR-29b suppression reduces aneurysm formation in a Marfan mouse model. Physiol Rep. 2017 Apr; 5(8). View Long-term miR-29b suppression reduces aneurysm formation in a Marfan mouse model. Abstract

  51. Computed Tomography Imaging Features in Acute Uncomplicated Stanford Type-B Aortic Dissection Predict Late Adverse Events. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2017 Apr; 10(4). View Computed Tomography Imaging Features in Acute Uncomplicated Stanford Type-B Aortic Dissection Predict Late Adverse Events. Abstract

  52. Giant saphenous vein graft aneurysm compressing the lingular bronchus. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 01; 153(1):e1-e3. View Giant saphenous vein graft aneurysm compressing the lingular bronchus. Abstract

  53. Evolution of surgical therapy for Stanford acute type A aortic dissection. Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2016 Jul; 5(4):275-95. View Evolution of surgical therapy for Stanford acute type A aortic dissection. Abstract

  54. Salvage Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Prior to "Bridge" Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. J Card Surg. 2016 Jun; 31(6):403-5. View Salvage Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Prior to "Bridge" Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Abstract

  55. Bilateral Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms Complicated by Acute Coronary Syndrome and Cardiogenic Shock. Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr; 101(4):e95-7. View Bilateral Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms Complicated by Acute Coronary Syndrome and Cardiogenic Shock. Abstract

  56. Giant Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm in a Patient With Marfan Syndrome and Pulmonary Hypertension. Circulation. 2016 Mar 22; 133(12):1218-21. View Giant Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm in a Patient With Marfan Syndrome and Pulmonary Hypertension. Abstract

  57. Lung Quality and Utilization in Controlled Donation After Circulatory Determination of Death Within the United States. Am J Transplant. 2016 Apr; 16(4):1207-15. View Lung Quality and Utilization in Controlled Donation After Circulatory Determination of Death Within the United States. Abstract

  58. Influence of durable mechanical circulatory support and allosensitization on mortality after heart transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2016 06; 35(6):731-42. View Influence of durable mechanical circulatory support and allosensitization on mortality after heart transplantation. Abstract

  59. Elevated pretransplant pulmonary vascular resistance index does not predict mortality after isolated orthotopic heart transplantation in children: A retrospective analysis of the UNOS database. Pediatr Transplant. 2015 Sep; 19(6):623-33. View Elevated pretransplant pulmonary vascular resistance index does not predict mortality after isolated orthotopic heart transplantation in children: A retrospective analysis of the UNOS database. Abstract

  60. Radical Resection of Cardiac Angiosarcoma with Atrioventricular Reconstruction. J Heart Valve Dis. 2015 May; 24(3):379-82. View Radical Resection of Cardiac Angiosarcoma with Atrioventricular Reconstruction. Abstract

  61. Dealing with a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm during assist device implant. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2016 Jun; 24(5):477-9. View Dealing with a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm during assist device implant. Abstract

  62. Transaortic aortomitral junction reconstruction and mitral valve leaflet repair for recurrent endocarditis. J Heart Valve Dis. 2015 Mar; 24(2):173-6. View Transaortic aortomitral junction reconstruction and mitral valve leaflet repair for recurrent endocarditis. Abstract

  63. Response to letter regarding article entitled "Heart and combined heart–kidney transplantation in patients with concomitant renal insufficiency and end-stage heart failure". Am J Transplant. 2014 Aug; 14(8):1948-9. View Response to letter regarding article entitled "Heart and combined heart–kidney transplantation in patients with concomitant renal insufficiency and end-stage heart failure". Abstract

  64. Combined heart-liver transplantation in the MELD era: do waitlisted patients require exception status? Am J Transplant. 2014 Mar; 14(3):647-59. View Combined heart-liver transplantation in the MELD era: do waitlisted patients require exception status? Abstract

  65. Heart and combined heart-kidney transplantation in patients with concomitant renal insufficiency and end-stage heart failure. Am J Transplant. 2014 Feb; 14(2):384-96. View Heart and combined heart-kidney transplantation in patients with concomitant renal insufficiency and end-stage heart failure. Abstract

  66. What is high risk? Redefining elevated pulmonary vascular resistance index in pediatric heart transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2012 Jan; 31(1):61-6. View What is high risk? Redefining elevated pulmonary vascular resistance index in pediatric heart transplantation. Abstract

  67. Impact of osteoarthritis on quality of life in a Hong Kong Chinese population. J Rheumatol. 2004 Dec; 31(12):2433-8. View Impact of osteoarthritis on quality of life in a Hong Kong Chinese population. Abstract

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Education

Undergraduate School

Georgetown University

2002, Washington, DC

Medical School

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Baltimore, MD

Residency

General Surgery

Massachusetts General Hospital

2015, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Massachusetts General Hospital

2017, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Boston Children's Hospital

2018, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Boston Children's Hospital

2019, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Instructorship, Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Columbia University/Children's Hospital of NY

2020, New York, NY

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Publications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Education

Medical School

Madras University

1988, Chennai, India

Residency

General Surgery

Brigham and Women's Hospital

2001, Boston, MA

Residency

Research

Boston Children's Hospital

2003, Boston, MA

Residency

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Brigham and Women's Hosital

2005, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Cardiac Surgery

Boston Children's Hospital

2005, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Cardiac Research

Boston Children's Hospital

2010, Boston, MA

Graduate School

MPH

Harvard T. H. Chang School of Public Health

2016, Boston, MA

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Publications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Education

Medical School

University of Wisconsin Medical School

1977, Madison, WI

Residency

General Surgery

Boston University

1982, Boston, MA

Residency

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Toronto General Hospital

1985, Toronto, Canada

Fellowship

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Hospital for Sick Children

1986, Toronto, Canada

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Publications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Education

Undergraduate School

Yale College

New Haven, CT

Medical School

Yale University School of Medicine

New Haven, CT

Internship

University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinics

Minneapolis, MN

Residency

University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinics

Minneapolis, MN

Fellowship

University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinics

Minneapolis, MN

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Publications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Education

Undergraduate School

Boston University

1996, Boston, MA

Medical School

Boston University School of Medicine

1996, Boston, MA

Internship

Surgical

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

1997, New Orleans, LA

Residency

General Surgery

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

1999, New Orleans, LA

Fellowship

Research

University of Virginia

2001, Charlottesville, VA

Residency

General Surgery

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

2003, New Orleans, LA

Residency

Cardiothoracic Surgery

University of Colorado

2006, Denver, CO

Fellowship

Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Denver Children's Hospital

2007, Denver, CO

Fellowship

Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship and Chief Resident

Boston Children's Hospital

2008, Boston, MA

Graduate School

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

2018, Cambridge, MA

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Publications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Education

Undergraduate School

Grove City College

1998, Grove City, PA

Medical School

Temple University School of Medicine

2004, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Washington University in St. Louis

2012, St. Louis, MO

Fellowship

Washington University in St. Louis

2014, St. Louis, MO

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2016, Boston, MA

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Publications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Education

Undergraduate School

Yale University

2003, New Haven, CT

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

2008, Boston, MA

Internship

Massachusetts General Hospital

2009, Boston, MA

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

2015, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital

2017, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2019, Boston, MA

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Publications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Pennsylvania

1993, Philadelphia, PA

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

1997, Boston, MA

Internship

Massachusetts General Hospital

1998, Boston, MA

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

2002, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2004, Boston, MA

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Publications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Education

Undergraduate School

Northwestern University

1993, Evanston, IL

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

1997, Boston, MA

Residency

General and Thoracic Surgery

Duke University Medical Center

2005, Durham, NC

Residency

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Duke University Medical Center

2006, Durham, NC

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2007, Boston, MA

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Publications

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