Frank W. Sellke MD
Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Karlson & Karlson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Brown University
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2 Dudley StSte 470Providence, RI 02905
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Summary
- Dr. Frank Sellke is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Providence, RI and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Rhode Island Hospital, and Miriam Hospital. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and has been in practice 36 years. He specializes in cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in adult cardiac surgery. Dr Sellke has been funded by the National Institutes of Health for 28 years. He is the editor of 3 textbooks in cardiothoracic surgery, including the 7th, 8th,9th and 10th editions of Sabiston & Spencer Surgery of the Chest, the 1st and 2nd editions of Atlas of Cardiac Surgical Techniques, and a book entitled Aortic Dissection and Acute Aortic Syndromes to be published in late 2020. Dr Sellke has published over 525 journal articles and is the Associate Editor of the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
Education & Training
University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1987 - 1990- University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1988 - 1989
Summa Health System/NEOMEDResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1987
Indiana University School of Medicine/Methodist HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1981 - 1982- Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1981
Certifications & Licensure
RI State Medical License 2000 - 2028
IN State Medical License 1981 - 2027
MA State Medical License 1990 - 2027
IA State Medical License 1987 - 1992
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Cardiothoracic Surgeon Castle Connolly, 2008-2020
- Member American Surgical Association
- Distinguished Alumni Award Indiana University School of Medicine, 2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Cardiopulmonary bypass time, intraoperative hematocrit and transfusion predict neurocognitive decline in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.Clark R Zheng, Meghamsh Kanuparthy, Christina Raker, Danielle Sawka, Shelby Cronkhite
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. 2026-04-30 - Linagliptin enhances coronary microvascular function and collateralization in a large animal model of cardiometabolic syndrome.Kelsey C Muir, Dwight D Harris, Christopher Stone, Meghamsh Kanuparthy, Jad Hamze
Microvascular Research. 2026-04-26 - Gender disparities in Medicare billings among cardiothoracic surgeons.Meghamsh Kanuparthy, Alexander Joseph, Kelsey Muir, Shelby Cronkhite, Danielle Sawka
JTCVS Open. 2026-04-01
Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute Expands Surgical TeamFebruary 26th, 2026- FFR-Guided PCI Falls Short vs. Surgery in Multivessel Disease: FAME 3November 5th, 2021
- FFR-Guided PCI Falls Short vs CABG in Multivessel CAD: FAME 3November 4th, 2021
Grant Support
- Cardiovascular Surgery Research TrainingRHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL2022–2027
- Vascular Dysfunction in Myocardial Ischemia and Metabolic SyndromeRHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL2016–2026
- Effect of Cardioplegia and Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Coronary Microvascular ReactivityRHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL1992–2025
- Effect Of Cardioplegia And Cardiopulmonary Bypass On Coronary Microvascular React (R01HL046716) National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute Rhode Island HospitalNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute2010–2024
- Surgical Intramyocardial Angiogenesis In A Model Of Endothelial DysfunctionNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2010–2011
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Other Languages
- German
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