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Dennis Wells, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Jefferson, LA

DennisWellsMD

Thoracic Surgery • Jefferson, LA

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Thoracic Surgery

Congenital Cardiac Surgeon

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Summary

  • I am a congenital cardiac surgeon specializing in the care of infants and children as well as adults with congenital heart disease. Particular areas of interest include single ventricle palliation, neonatal surgery, the Ross procedure, mechanical circulatory support and transplantation.

Education & Training

  • Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Congenital Cardiac Surgery, 2020 - 2022
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 2014 - 2020
  • University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of MedicineClass of 2014

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2020 - 2023
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2014 - 2022
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Repair of truncus arteriosus and atrioventricular septal defect: A value of virtual reality.  
    Moore, R. A., Kulshrestha, K., Burke, W., Wells, D. A., O'Donnell, A., Szugye, N., Lehenbauer, D. G., & Morales, D. L. S., The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 2024
  • Cardiac Tamponade Related to a Large Pericardial Mass in a Female with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis  
    Wirth, S. H., Pater, C. M., Wells, D., Tretter, J. T., Hahn, E., Morales, D. L. S., & Powell, A. W., World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery, 2023
  • Commentary: Simple Designs Still Require Technical Precision  
    Dennis A. Wells and David L.S. Morales, Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas, 3/1/2022

Books/Book Chapters

  • Sabiston and Spencer Surgery of the Chest 
    Chapter: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome 
    Wells, D.A., Ghanayem, N.S., Hoffman, G.M., Winlaw, D.S., Tweddell, J. S.ElsevierEdition 10th,2023
  • TSRA Operative Dictations in Cardiothoracic Surgery 
    Chapter: Norwood Procedure 
    Kennedy, J., Wells, D., Morales, D.L.S.Thoracic Surgery Resident AssociationEdition 2nd,2023
  • Critical Care-A Problem-Based Learning Approach 
    Chapter: In-Hospital Acute Coronary Syndrome 
    Wells, D.A., Bennett, S.Oxford University PressEdition 1st,2022
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Press Mentions

  • Ochsner Health Implants Life-Saving Heart Devices in Pediatric Patient
    Ochsner Health Implants Life-Saving Heart Devices in Pediatric PatientJune 2nd, 2023
  • Ochsner Health Implants Life-Saving Heart Devices in Pediatric Patient
    Ochsner Health Implants Life-Saving Heart Devices in Pediatric PatientSeptember 16th, 2023

Professional Memberships

Dr. Dennis Wells, Dr. Dennis Wells, MD, Dr. D Wells