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Enrique Gongora, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Birmingham, AL, University of Alabama Hospital

EnriqueGongoraMDFACS

Thoracic Surgery Birmingham, AL

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation

Associate Professor of Surgery Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Surgical Director Adult ECMO Program

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  • Office

    University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1900 University Boulevard 722 Tinsley Harrison Tower
    Birmingham, AL 35294
    Phone+1 205-934-6580
    Fax+1 205-975-2526
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Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital
    UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside HospitalFellowship, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation and Ventricular Assist Devices, 2008 - 2009
  • UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital
    UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside HospitalFellowship, adult cardiac surgery, 2007 - 2008
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2004 - 2007
  • MedStar Health/Washington Hospital Center
    MedStar Health/Washington Hospital CenterFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2003 - 2004
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2003
  • Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
    Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del RosarioClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2007 - 2014
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2009 - 2014
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2006 - 2008
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2002 - 2008
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • O.T. Claggett Traveling Fellowship Mayo Clinic, 2007
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Role of Oxidative Stress in Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy.  
    Nair N, Gongora E, Reynolds J., Open Journal of Organ Transplant Surgery, 5/20/2013
  • Does Cyclosporine Down Regulate IL-17 in Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy?  
    Nair N, Potena L, Kumar S, Gupta S, Gongora E, Angeli, F, Romani P., Open Journal of Organ Transplant Surgery, 1/23/2013
  • Tricuspid Regurgitation in Patients Undergoing Pericardiectomy for Constrictive Pericarditis.  
    Gongora E, Dearani JA, Orszulak TA, Oh JK., Schaff HV, Sundt TM., Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1/2008
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Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • An Alternative Treatment for Heart Disease
    An Alternative Treatment for Heart DiseaseFebruary 3rd, 2017

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations