GeorgeMComasMD

Thoracic Surgery • Tulsa, OK

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

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Office
1923 S Utica Ave
Tulsa, OK 74104
Phone+1 918-712-3366

Fax+1 918-403-6343
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Education & Training

Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2011 - 2013
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2009 - 2011
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Surgery, 2003 - 2009
Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2013 - 2025
NE State Medical License 2021 - 2024
PA State Medical License 2017 - 2024
OK State Medical License 2018 - 2024
MD State Medical License 2021 - 2024
WV State Medical License 2021 - 2024
GA State Medical License 2011 - 2013
NY State Medical License 2005 - 2012
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Anticoagulation for New-Onset Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation After CABG Start of enrollment: 2019 Dec 13
Recruiting
Phase 3
Roles: Principal Investigator

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Feasibility and safety of robotic aortic root enlargement in conjunction with robotic aortic valve replacement.
Mehaffey, J., Darehzereshki, A., Wei, L., Comas, G., Badhwar, V.> ;JTCVS Techniques. 2023 Dec 1
Robotic-assisted repair of aortic valve leaflet prolapse by cusp plication and annuloplasty.
Lawrence M Wei, Ali Darehzereshki, George M Comas, J Hunter Mehaffey, J Scott Rankin, Vinay Badhwar> ;JTCVS Techniques. 2023 Oct 1
To Treat or Not to Treat? The Real Question on Anticoagulation After Mitral Repair Remains Unanswered.
George M Comas, Lawrence M Wei, Vinay Badhwar> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2023 Apr 1
Robotic-assisted double valve surgery.
George M Comas, Lawrence M Wei, Vinay Badhwar> ;Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 2022 Sep 1
May the Force Be With You.
George M Comas, Vinay Badhwar> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2022 Apr 1
5 citations
Balloon-expandable valve geometry after transcatheter aortic valve replacement in low-risk patients with bicuspid versus tricuspid aortic stenosis
Giorgio A. Medranda, Toby Rogers, Brian J. Forrestal, Brian C. Case, Charan Yerasi, Chava Chezar-Azerrad, Christian Shults, Rebecca Torguson, Corey Shea, Puja B. Parik...> ;Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine. 2021 Apr 6
28 citations
Randomized Trial of Aspirin Versus Warfarin After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients
Toby Rogers, Christian Shults, Rebecca Torguson, Corey Shea, Puja B. Parikh, Thomas V. Bilfinger, Thomas P. Cocke, Mariano E. Brizzio, Robert Levitt, Chiwon Hahn, Nich...> ;Circulation. Cardiovascular Interventions. 2021 Jan 1
67 citations
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients With Symptomatic Severe Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis
Ron Waksman, Paige Craig, Rebecca Torguson, Federico M. Asch, Gaby Weissman, Daniel Ruiz, Paul C. Gordon, Afshin Ehsan, Puja B. Parikh, Thomas V. Bilfinger, Robert Lev...> ;JACC. Cardiovascular Interventions. 2020 May 11
21 citations
Myocardial Protection and Financial Considerations of Custodiol Cardioplegia in Minimally Invasive and Open Valve Surgery.
Brian W. Hummel, Randall W. Buss, Paul L. DiGiorgi, Brittany N. Laviano, Nalani A. Yaeger, M. Lee Lucas, George M. Comas> ;Innovations. 2016 Nov 1
44 citations
Acute type a dissection: impact of antegrade cerebral perfusion under moderate hypothermia.
George M. Comas, Bradley G. Leshnower, Michael E. Halkos, Vinod H. Thourani, John D. Puskas, Robert A. Guyton, Patrick D. Kilgo, Edward P. Chen> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2013 Dec 1
19 citations
Ability to Induce Atrial Fibrillation in the Peri-operative Period Is Associated with Phosphorylation-dependent Inhibition of TWIK Protein-related Acid-sensitive Potas...
Erin Harleton, Alessandra Besana, George M. Comas, Peter Danilo, Tove S. Rosen, Michael Argenziano, Michael R. Rosen, Richard B. Robinson, Steven J. Feinmark> ;The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2013 Jan 25
69 citations
GABAA receptors are expressed and facilitate relaxation in airway smooth muscle.
Kentaro Mizuta, Dingbang Xu, Yaping Pan, George M. Comas, Joshua R. Sonett, Yi Zhang, Reynold A. Panettieri, Jay Yang, Charles W. Emala> ;American Journal of Physiology. Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology. 2008 Apr 11
17 citations
Is use of temporary pacing wires following coronary bypass surgery really necessary
Yildirim Imren, A A Benson, G L Oktar, Faisal H. Cheema, George M. Comas, Tariq M. Naseem> ;The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. 2008 Apr 1
8 citations
Surgery for myocardial salvage in acute myocardial infarction and acute coronary syndromes.
George M. Comas, Barry C. Esrig, Mehmet C. Oz> ;Heart Failure Clinics. 2007 Apr 1
24 citations
An overview of energy sources in clinical use for the ablation of atrial fibrillation
George M. Comas, Yıldırım Imren, Mathew R. Williams> ;Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2007 Mar 1
28 citations
Comparisons of infection complications between continuous flow and pulsatile flow left ventricular assist devices.
Allison R. Schulman, Timothy P. Martens, Paul J. Christos, Mark J. Russo, George M. Comas, Faisal H. Cheema, Tariq M. Naseem, Ray Wang, Katharine A. Idrissi, Stephen H...> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2007 Mar 1
1 citations
The legacy of Sir Henry Souttar: pioneer of the first mitral valvulotomy.
George M. Comas, Warren D. Widmann, Mark A. Hardy> ;Current Surgery. 2006 Nov 1
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Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
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Hospital Affiliations

Jefferson Abington HealthAbington, Pennsylvania
Ascension St. John Medical CenterTulsa, Oklahoma
Ascension St. John Jane PhillipsBartlesville, Oklahoma
Penn State Health St. JosephReading, Pennsylvania
West Virginia University HospitalsMorgantown, West Virginia