Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Mission Statement

John S. Ikonomidis, MD, PhD Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Message from the Chief

• Providing education regarding thoracic and cardiovascular surgery to students, residents, and practicing physicians through the state;
• advancing knowledge regarding thoracic and cardiovascular disease through clinical and basic research;
• providing care to patients with all forms of thoracic and cardiovascular disease while serving as the tertiary referral center for the state.

About the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Overview of the Division
• History of the Division

Cardiothoracic Surgery Sections

• Adult Cardiac Surgery Section
• Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Section
• General Thoracic Surgery Section
• Cardiothoracic Surgery Research
• Cardiothoraic Surgery Midlevel Support

Cardiothoracic Surgery Faculty Listing

Education

• Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program
• Horace G. Smithy Lectureship

Research

• Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Program

Heart & Vascular Center

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