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Ezequiel Molina, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Atlanta, GA, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

EzequielJesusMolinaMDFACS

Thoracic Surgery • Atlanta, GA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Surgical Director, LVAD and Heart Transplantation Piedmont Heart Institute Atlanta, GA

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  • Office

    95 Collier Rd NW
    Samsky Advanced Heart Failure Center - Suite 3000
    Atlanta, GA 30309
    Phone+1 404-614-5151
    Fax+1 202-877-3504
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Summary

  • Ezequiel Jesus Molina, MD is the Surgical Director of the LVAD and Heart Transplant Program at the Piedmont Heart Institute in Atlanta, GA. He completed his training in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, where he served as a clinical instructor, focusing on cardiac transplantation and ventricular assist device support. Currently he leads one of the busiest LVAD programs in the country. He is proficient in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, and specializes in surgery for heart failure, surgical coronary revascularization, valve surgery and surgical therapies for acute cardiogenic shock. Dr. Molina publishes and presents extensively in his field at national and international meetings. He is also a reviewer for a number of prestigious medical publications. Dr. Molina serves a member of the STS-INTERMACS Database Task Force. He recently led the Writing Group of the 2020 STS-INTERMACS Annual Report. He is also a member of the Special Report Writing Group. In addition, he serves as a member of the Participant User File Research Program for the STS-INTERMACS Registry. Dr. Molina has been PI or Sub PI in several LVAD trials. He is fluent in Spanish.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2010 - 2011
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2009
  • University of Buenos Aires
    University of Buenos AiresClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2012 - 2022
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2011 - 2013
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2010
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • A Dozen Cardiovascular Specialists Join Piedmont Heart Institute
    A Dozen Cardiovascular Specialists Join Piedmont Heart InstituteOctober 17th, 2022
  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center Again Named Among Nation’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care
    MedStar Washington Hospital Center Again Named Among Nation’s Best Hospitals for Heart CareJuly 27th, 2021
  • DC Heart Center Performs Record Number of Transplants During COVID-19 Pandemic
    DC Heart Center Performs Record Number of Transplants During COVID-19 PandemicJuly 21st, 2020
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Research History

  • Clinical Research Fellow - Temple University School of MedicineCardiothoracic Surgery2004 - 2006

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Ezequiel Molina, Dr. Ezequiel Molina, MD, Dr. E Molina, Dr. Ezequiel Jesus Molina