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Jeffrey S. Heinle, MD
Associate Chief, Congenital Heart Surgery
Surgical Director, Lung Transplant Program
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Fellowship | Cardiovascular Surgery | 1996 |
| Children's Hospital Boston | Fellowship | Pedi Cardiovascular Surgery | 1995 |
| Duke University Medical Center | Residency | Thoracic Surgery | 1994 |
| Duke University Medical Center | Residency | Thoracic Surgery | 1993 |
| University of Pennsylvania Health System | Internship | General Surgery | 1989 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 1987 |
About
Research interests include but are not limited to cerebral and myocardial protection during cardiac surgery; early extubation following congenital heart surgery. Minimally invasive procedures in congenital heart surgery. Advances in congenital heart surgery. Improving the outcomes following congenital heart surgery. Dr. Heinle has authored or co-authored 12 articles for scholarly and professional publications such as the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Surgical Forum, Transplantation, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, and Journal of Surgical Research. He has also authored or co-authored seven book chapters, and has presented his research to professional audiences. His writing and speaking topics have included early extubation of neonates and young infants after cardiac surgery, cerebral metabolic effects of hypothermic circulatory arrest, mycardial protection during congenital heart surgery, congenital anomalies of the chest wall, surgery for congenital heart disease, and heart valve recovery, preservation, and transplantation.
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Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Association of Thoracic Surgeons | Member |
| American College of Surgeons | Fellow |
| Congenital Heart Surgeons Society | Member |
| International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation | Member |
| Society of Thoracic Surgeons | Member |
Selected Publications
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