Raymond L Singer MD MMM, CPE
Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Chief of Cardiac Surgery, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Clinical Professor of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine
325 W Germantown PikeSuite 301Norristown, PA 19403
Fax+1 484-622-2684
Overview of Dr. Singer
Dr. Raymond L. Singer is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with more than three decades of experience dedicated to advancing excellence in cardiac surgery, clinical quality, and patient-centered care. He serves as Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and as Vice Chair for Quality for the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the Bruce and Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute. He is a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health.
Dr. Singer specializes in complex adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement (including minimally invasive approaches), aortic surgery, and advanced heart failure therapies. He is known for combining meticulous surgical technique with compassionate communication, guided by a simple philosophy: treat every patient and family as if they were his own.
He earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his cardiothoracic surgical training at Jefferson. Prior to returning to Montgomery, Dr. Singer spent 27 years on staff at Lehigh Valley Health Network, where he served as Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and helped advance program growth, clinical quality, and regional reputation.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Singer holds a Master of Medical Management (MMM) and is a Certified Physician Executive (CPE). He is deeply engaged in outcomes optimization, STS performance, Vizient benchmarking, and multidisciplinary team development across the Jefferson enterprise.
Dr. Singer’s mission is to advance the science of cardiac surgery while preserving the dignity, trust, and hope of every patient he serves.
Education & Training
Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1989 - 1992- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Surgery, 1984 - 1989
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 2006 - 2027
PA State Medical License 1985 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Legacy Award American Heart Association, 2019
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity EMR, GE Healthcare, 2013-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Simultaneous transcatheter tricuspid and mitral valve-in-valve replacement for the treatment of degenerated bioprosthetic valves.Napatt Kanjanahattakij, Alexandra Tuluca, Gregg S Pressman, Raymond Singer, Christian Witzke
Journal of Cardiac Surgery. 2022-07-01 - An Unusual Case of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis.Noelle Provenzano, James Boris, Bharghava Nelluri, Lorin Berman, Raymond Singer
Cureus. 2022-06-01 - 5 citationsMissile embolism to the pulmonary artery: case report and pitfalls of management.Raymond L Singer, Dale A Dangleben Md, Ali Salim, Stanley Kurek, Kamalesh T. Shah
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2003-11-01
Press Mentions
My Dad Is My HeroFebruary 24th, 2018
Lehigh Valley Health Network Forms Medical InstitutesSeptember 8th, 2017
Raymond L. Singer, MD, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Jefferson HealthDecember 20th, 2023
Grant Support
- Clinical InvestigatorNational Cancer Institute1999–Present
Committees
- Board Member, Leonard Pool Society 2013 - Present
- American Health and Drug Benefits®, Editorial Board 2012 - Present
- Chair, Department of Surgery Quality Assurance Committee 2011 - Present
- Member, Lehigh Valley Health Network Board of Trustees Development Committee 2007 - Present
- Member, Cardiovascular Leadership Council 2007 - Present
Research History
- Clinical Research Thomas Jefferson University HospitalHeparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia1989 - 1992
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Member
External Links
- Singer Heart/Lung Consulting, Inc.http://www.heartlungdoc.com
- Lehigh Valley Health Networkhttp://www.lvhn.org
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
Amerihealth HMO
AmeriHealth PPO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Florida BlueCare HMO
BCBS Florida Preferred Patient Care PPO
Capital BC Keystone Health Plan Central HMO
Capital Blue Cross PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Coventry Florida - Employer Group PPOFirst Health PPO
Great West PPO
HealthAmerica HealthAssurance PPO
Highmark BCBS ClassicBlue
Highmark BCBS PPOBlue
IBC Keystone HMO / POS
IBC Personal Choice PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
Oxford Health Freedom
Oxford Health Liberty
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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