Cardiothoracic surgery is the subspecialty in surgery that focuses on the heart and the chest or thorax. In some jurisdictions the foci are separated into heart and thoracic surgery. The specialist ...

On a bright day in May 1953, American surgeon John Gibbon performed the first ever successful open-heart operation with a heart-lung machine, which he and his wife Mary had developed. This ...

Diaphragm plication is a procedure to treat a paralyzed diaphragm. The diaphragm is a thin, dome-shaped muscle that separates your chest and abdomen. When you inhale, your diaphragm will move down to ...

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is dedicated to educating the next generation of cardiac and thoracic surgeons, which has culminated in a program whose success can be measured by the caliber of ...

Boston, MA (April 30, 2021) - Research presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, shows that the six year Integrated Cardiothoracic (CT I-6) residency continues to be the most challenging to ...

Looking ahead to 2035, a growing disparity is projected between the number of cardiothoracic surgeons needed and the number available. Researchers cite such trends as fewer trainees in surgery ...

Two Sarasota Memorial Hospital cardiothoracic surgeons were named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of “America’s Leading Doctors.” Dr. Jonathan Hoffberger ranked No. 20 nationally in cardiothoracic surgery, ...

The aortic surgery fellowship will provide the trainee with knowledge and technical skills in the preoperative evaluation, operative management, and postoperative care of patients with aortic ...

Less than 10 percent of heart and lung surgeons in the United States are women. At a recent conference, they vowed to change that. More than 230 people attended the second annual meeting of Women in ...

We are currently offering a Dual Faculty/Training Position. The Department of Anesthesiology at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is seeking a qualified Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist for its ...

Cardiothoracic surgeons use surgery to treat diseases that affect the organs inside your chest, including your heart, esophagus, and lungs. They specialize in the following treatments and conditions: ...