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Francis Sutter, DO, Thoracic Surgery, Wynnewood, PA, Bryn Mawr Hospital

FrancisP.SutterDO, FACS

Thoracic Surgery • Wynnewood, PA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Campus Chief, Cardiac Surgery | Lankenau Medical Center | Main Line Health | Philadelphia, PA | Clinical Professor of Surgery | Jefferson Medical College

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  • Office

    100 E Lancaster Avenue
    Heart Pavilion, Mezzanine Level
    Wynnewood, PA 19096
    Phone+1 484-476-1000
    Fax+1 484-476-1658
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Summary

  • Francis Sutter, DO serves as campus Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Lankenau Medical Center, part of Main Line Health in Philadelphia, PA. It is a leadership role he has served since 2001. Dr. Sutter is dedicated to advancing surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, specializing in minimally invasive robotic coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

    Dr. Sutter’s interest in minimally invasive cardiac surgery began as early as 1997. Since 2005, he has performed—with support from a dedicated cardiac surgical team—more than 2300 robotic coronary bypass procedures, with excellent outcomes. He performs the most advanced techniques available for treating patients with complex coronary disease, including robotic CABG surgery, hybrid revascularization for multivessel CAD, and off-pump ("beating heart") CABG surgery. More than 50 percent of all cardiac artery bypass procedures at Lankenau Medical Center over the past 10+ years have been performed robotically.

    Dr. Sutter is Clinical Professor of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. He has significant experience in the field of robotic coronary surgery and has provided training for surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals both nationally and internationally for almost 30 years. They come to learn the beating-heart technique as well the robotic-assisted approach. In addition, Dr. Sutter has presented his pioneering methods to cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists and anesthesiologists across the globe.

    In 2018, Dr. Sutter received the O.J. Snyder Memorial Medal, recognizing leadership and service to the osteopathic profession and to the institution, the highest award offered by PCOM. In 2006, he received the Roland Holroyd Award presented to a distinguished physician and graduate of LaSalle University, Philadelphia.

Clinical Expertise

  • Robotic cardiac surgery, Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery

Education & Training

  • Thomas Jefferson University
    Thomas Jefferson UniversityResidency, Thoracic Surgery, 1983 - 1986
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Surgery, 1980 - 1983
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Surgery, 1978 - 1979
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 1977 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State License 1986 - 1997
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doc Main Line Today, 2010-2020
  • Top Doc Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010-2020
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology, 1995-2020
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Percent of Patients at Lankenau Medical Center Having Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery Nearly 50 Times Higher Compared to Other U.S. Hospitals
    Percent of Patients at Lankenau Medical Center Having Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery Nearly 50 Times Higher Compared to Other U.S. HospitalsJanuary 25th, 2023
  • Robots Are Taking over Your Surgery (And You Should Be Excited)
    Robots Are Taking over Your Surgery (And You Should Be Excited)September 27th, 2023
  • Revolutionizing Heart Surgery: The Rise of Robotic Operations
    Revolutionizing Heart Surgery: The Rise of Robotic OperationsAugust 16th, 2023
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Francis Sutter, Dr. Francis Sutter, DO, Dr. F Sutter, Dr. Francis P. Sutter