AndyChristopherKiserMDMBA

Thoracic Surgery • Pittsburgh, PA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Director of Cardiovascular Leadership

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Office
1050 Bower Hill Road
Suite 204
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Phone+1 412-942-5728

Fax+1 412-942-5738
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Education & Training

University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1997 - 2000
University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1997
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 1997 - 2024
PA State Medical License 2018 - 2024
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Fellow (FACP) American College of Chest Physicians
Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Atrial fibrillation symptom reduction and improved quality of life following the hybrid convergent procedure: a CONVERGE trial subanalysis.
Jaswinder Gill, Karl J Crossen, Christopher Blauth, Faraz Kerendi, Saumil R Oza, Anthony R Magnano, Mark A Mostovych, Michael E Halkos, David Tschopp, Jose Osorio, Pau...> ;Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 2024 Mar 29
2023 Electrophysiology Literature in Review: A Surgeon's Perspective.
Yousef, S., Kiser, A.> ;The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. 2024 Jan 1
Surgical Implications of Implanted Cardiac Rhythm Devices.
Emily Collins, Miranda Marcucci, Jeffrey C Liu, Andy C Kiser> ;The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. 2023 Jan 1
2021 Electrophysiology Literature in Review: A Surgeon's Perspective.
Andy C Kiser> ;The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. 2022 Jan 1
Transxiphoid Revascularization of the Anterior Descending Coronary Artery with the Left Mammary Artery.
Andy C. Kiser, L. Wiley Nifong, Joseph R Elbeery, Thomas G. Caranasos> ;Innovations. 2021 Mar 7
16 citations
Non–vitamin K oral anticoagulant use after cardiac surgery is rapidly increasing
Jared P. Beller, Elizabeth D. Krebs, Robert B. Hawkins, J. Hunter Mehaffey, Mohammed A. Quader, Alan M. Speir, Andy C. Kiser, Mark Joseph, Leora T. Yarboro, Nicholas R...> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2020 Nov 1
18 citations
The Convergent Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedure: Evolution of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Atrial Fibrillation Management.
Karan Wats, Andy Kiser, Kevin J. Makati, Nitesh Sood, David B. Delurgio, Yisachar Greenberg, Felix Yang> ;Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review. 2020 Aug 1
2 citations
Hospital Variability Drives Inconsistency in Antiplatelet Use After Coronary Bypass.
Jared P. Beller, William Z. Chancellor, J. Hunter Mehaffey, Robert B. Hawkins, Matthew R. Byler, Alan M. Speir, Mohammed A. Quader, Andy C. Kiser, Leora T. Yarboro, Go...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2020 Jul 1
4 citations
Examination of a Proposed 30-day Readmission Risk Score on Discharge Location and Cost.
Scott D. Barnett, Eric L. Sarin, Andy C. Kiser, Gorav Ailawadi, Robert B. Hawkins, J. Hunter Mehaffey, Zachary Tyerman, Jeffrey B. Rich, Alan M. Speir> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2020 Jun 1
1 citations
Endocardial and Epicardial Rhythmia HDx™ Mapping Verifies Surgical Cox Maze IV Lesion Pattern.
Alexandra Kharazi, Frank Villa Hernandez, J. Paul Mounsey, Andy C. Kiser> ;The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. 2020 Jan 15
14 citations
Incremental Risk of Annular Enlargement: A Multi-Institutional Cohort Study.
Robert B. Hawkins, Jared P. Beller, J. Hunter Mehaffey, Eric J. Charles, Mohammed A. Quader, Jeffrey B. Rich, Andy C. Kiser, Mark Joseph, Alan M. Speir, John A. Kern, ...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2019 Dec 1
9 citations
Outcomes After Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in Patients With Prior Cardiac Surgery
Elizabeth D. Krebs, J. Hunter Mehaffey, Robert B. Hawkins, Jared P. Beller, Clifford E. Fonner, Andy C. Kiser, Mark Joseph, Mohammed A. Quader, John A. Kern, Leora T. ...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2019 Sep 1
60 citations
Socioeconomic Distressed Communities Index Predicts Risk-Adjusted Mortality After Cardiac Surgery.
Eric J. Charles, J. Hunter Mehaffey, Robert B. Hawkins, Clifford E. Fonner, Leora T. Yarboro, Mohammed A. Quader, Andy C. Kiser, Jeffrey B. Rich, Alan M. Speir, Irving...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2019 Jun 1
More Evidence for Isolation of the Left Atrial Free Wall During the Convergent Procedure in Atrial Fibrillation.
Andy C. Kiser> ;The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. 2018 Oct 1
44 citations
A propensity matched analysis of robotic, minimally invasive, and conventional mitral valve surgery
Robert B. Hawkins, J. Hunter Mehaffey, Matthew M. Mullen, Wiley Nifong, W. Randolph Chitwood, Marc Katz, Mohammed A. Quader, Andy C. Kiser, Alan M. Speir, Gorav Ailawadi> ;Heart. 2018 May 31
1 citations
Increased risk of atrial fibrillation among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery while receiving nitrates and antiplatelet agents
Jimmy T. Efird, Charulata Jindal, Andy C. Kiser, Shahab A. Akhter, Patricia B. Crane, Alan P. Kypson, Aaron L. Sverdlov, Stephen W. Davies, Linda C. Kindell, Ethan J. ...> ;The Journal of International Medical Research. 2018 May 29
5 citations
Hybrid Epicardial-Endocardial Approach to Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Khola S Tahir, Andy C. Kiser, Thomas G. Caranasos, J. Paul Mounsey, Anil K. Gehi> ;Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2018 Mar 8
6 citations
Suprasternal Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Marginal Femoral Access.
Andy C. Kiser, Thomas G. Caranasos, Mark D. Peterson, David Holzhey, Philipp Kiefer, L. Wiley Nifong, Michael A. Borger> ;Innovations. 2018 Jan 1
On the Importance of Collaboration.
Andy C. Kiser, John Mark Williams> ;The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. 2017 Dec 20
8 citations
Suprasternal Aortic Valve Replacement: Key Technology and Techniques.
Andy C. Kiser, Thomas G. Caranasos, Mark D. Peterson, Christopher E. Buller, Michael A. Borger> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2017 Oct 1
8 citations
A comparison of a homemade central line simulator to commercial models
Rebecca F. Brown, Christopher J. Tignanelli, Joanna Grudziak, Shelley K. Summerlin-Long, Jeffrey Laux, Andy C. Kiser, Sean P. Montgomery> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2017 Jun 15
7 citations
Standardized, Interdepartmental, Simulation-Based Central Line Insertion Course Closes an Educational Gap and Improves Intern Comfort with the Procedure.
Joanna Grudziak, Blair Herndon, Ria Dancel, Harendra Arora, Christopher J. Tignanelli, Michael R. Phillips, Jason R. Crowner, Nicholas A. True, Andy C. Kiser, Rebecca ...> ;The American Surgeon. 2017 Jun 1
10 citations
Plasma Catecholamine Levels on the Morning of Surgery Predict Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation
Ethan J. Anderson, Jimmy T. Efird, Andy C. Kiser, Patricia B. Crane, Wesley T. O'Neal, T. Bruce Ferguson, Hazaim Alwair, Kendal Carter, J.Mark Williams, Anil K. Gehi, ...> ;JACC. Clinical Electrophysiology. 2017 Apr 26
3 citations
Perioperative Inotrope Therapy and Atrial Fibrillation Following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Evidence of a Racial Disparity.
Jimmy T. Efird, Andy C. Kiser, Patricia B. Crane, Hope Landrine, Linda C. Kindell, Margaret-Ann M. Nelson, Charulata Jindal, Daniel F. Sarpong, William F. Griffin, T. ...> ;Pharmacotherapy. 2017 Mar 1
37 citations
Challenges and Outcomes of Posterior Wall Isolation for Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation.
Prabhat Kumar, Ayotunde Bamimore, Jennifer D. Schwartz, Eugene H. Chung, Anil K. Gehi, Andy C. Kiser, James P. Hummel, J. Paul Mounsey> ;Journal of the American Heart Association. 2016 Sep 1
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Press Mentions

Heart Operation at Hospital Lets Some Patients Go Home the Same DayMay 7th, 2021
Heart Operation at St. Clair Hospital Lets Some Patients Go Home the Same DayMay 6th, 2021
New Procedure Offering Hope to Afib PatientsApril 8th, 2019
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