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Danny Ramzy, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Houston, TX

DannyRamzyMDPh.D., FACC, FRCSC, FACS

Thoracic Surgery • Houston, TX

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor and Chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery Director of Robotics for Cardiac Surgery Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston Chief of Cardiac Surgery Medical and Surgical Director Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Danny Ramzy is a globally recognized leader in the implementation of all forms of minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgical interventions available today. His expertise includes various robotic procedures including robotic mitral repair and replacement; robotic coronary arterial bypass; robotic Maze procedures and well as right anterior thoracotomy aortic valve replacement, ascending aortic replacement and myectomies.

    Dr. Ramzy is also a highly respected for his leadership in transcatheter approaches by his accomplishments in the field of TAVR and TMVR. Dr. Ramzy is also widely recognized for his leadership in mechanical circulatory support, with broad experience in the implementation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; left ventricular arterial support including Impella; and the total artificial heart.

    Dr. Ramzy’s leadership in the development of new devices has led him to become an innovator in education, as well. Dr. Ramzy’s innovations in minimally invasive, robotic, and transplantation methodologies has led to over 100 peer-reviewed publications and over 200 abstracts. Widely regarded for his editorial activity, Dr. Ramzy was named Reviewer of the Year for 2020 by the Annals of Thoracic Surgery in the field of adult cardiac surgery. He also serves as an editorial board member for The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

    Dr. Ramzy seeks to join with his distinguished colleagues in assuming the mantle of cardiac surgical leadership that originated in Houston, and to become a leading voice in the next generation of cardiac surgical interventions through his advocacy of minimally invasive, robotic, mechanical support devices and transplantation. As a leader in the Houston community, Dr. Ramzy’s goal is to make the McGovern School of Medicine a leading center in the proliferation and normalization of minimally invasive and robotic surgeries.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaTransplant and Mechanical Assist Devices, 2010 - 2011
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaAortic Surgery, 2010 - 2011
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaCardiothoracic Surgery, 2006 - 2008
  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoGeneral Surgery, 2002 - 2008
  • Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto
    Institute of Medical Science, University of TorontoMedical Science, 2002 - 2008
  • McMaster University
    McMaster UniversityMD, Doctor of Medicine, 1996 - 2000
  • Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
    Michael G. DeGroote School of MedicineClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Robot-Assisted Surgery Is Revolutionizing Heart Procedures
    Robot-Assisted Surgery Is Revolutionizing Heart ProceduresApril 28th, 2023
  • Integrating Robots Into Medical Procedures
    Integrating Robots Into Medical ProceduresFebruary 15th, 2023
  • How UTHealth Houston Is Improving Health Outcomes for Cardiovascular Disease
    How UTHealth Houston Is Improving Health Outcomes for Cardiovascular DiseaseFebruary 14th, 2023
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