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Basel Ramlawi, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Wynnewood, PA, Lankenau Medical Center

BaselRamlawiMD, MMSc, FACC

Thoracic Surgery • Wynnewood, PA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

System Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery | Co-Director, Lankenau Heart Institute | Main Line Health | Philadelphia, PA

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Summary

  • Basel Ramlawi, MD, serves as System Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Main Line Health and Co-Director of the Lankenau Heart Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Ramlawi's clinical expertise includes heart valve repair using catheter-based and minimally invasive techniques; thoracic aortic and root surgery; arrhythmia surgery; complex cardiac surgery, and transplant and assist devices.

    Prior to joining Main Line Heath, Dr. Ramlawi was at Valley Health System in Virginia, where he served as Chair of the Heart and Vascular Center and founding director of the Advanced Valve and Aortic Center. Dr. Ramlawi previously held positions at The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center and within the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.

    He completed an NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship and earned his MMSc (Medical Education) degree from Harvard Medical School. He subsequently completed an advanced clinical fellowship in heart failure and minimally invasive valve surgery at Columbia University. While out of the operating room, Dr. Ramlawi is focused on cardiovascular healthcare administration, practice growth, management, and efficiency.

    Dr. Ramlawi has co-authored more than 95 medical and scientific papers, abstracts, and book chapters. He is an active speaker at international cardiovascular conferences. Research interests include Valve Repair Surgery, Thoracic aortic repair, Neurologic Outcomes and Ventricular Assist Devices.

    He is the recipient of prestigious awards such as Vivien Thomas Award – American Heart Association, Houston's Top Forty Under Forty Award – Houston Business Journal Henry Christian Award – The American Federation for Medical Research, Detweiler Fellowship – The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada Deyer and Baucum Award – Houston Methodist Hospital.

Education & Training

  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Master of Medical Science, 2004 - 2006
  • Harvard School of Public Health
    Harvard School of Public HealthScholar, Medicine & Administration, NIH K30 Award, 2004 - 2006
  • Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
    Michael G. DeGroote School of MedicineClass of 2001
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Advanced Cardiac Surgery

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2008 - Present
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2015 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2009 - 2024
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American college of cardiologyFellow
  • American College of surgeonsFellow
  • Royal College of Physicians & SurgeonsCardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor Houston Monthly Magazine, 2010-2015
  • Dyer and Baucum Award The Methodist Hospital, 2013
  • 40 Under 40 Houston Business Journal, 2010
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis  
    John K Forrest, Basel Ramlawi, Neal S Kleiman, Stanley J Chetcuti, Hector I Michelena, Abeel A Mangi, Jeffrey A Skiles, Jeffrey J Popma, Michael J Reardon, JAMA Cardiology

Lectures

  • TAVR With Severe Ventricular Dysfunction and Pulmonary HTN: Valve Choice 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/18/2019
  • Future of Aortic Valve Surgery in Low-risk Patients: Dilemmas in the Era of Catheter-Based Valve Therapy 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/16/2019

Press Mentions

  • 9 Cardiologists on the Move
    9 Cardiologists on the MoveAugust 12th, 2020
  • Main Line Health Selects Dr. Basel Ramlawi as Cardiac Surgery Chief
    Main Line Health Selects Dr. Basel Ramlawi as Cardiac Surgery ChiefAugust 10th, 2020
  • Philadelphia Health System Names New Cardiac Surgery Chief
    Philadelphia Health System Names New Cardiac Surgery ChiefAugust 7th, 2020
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French, Spanish, Arabic

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

  • Personalhttp://www.ctsnet.org/home/bramlawi

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