GeorgeJohnKontosJr.MD
Thoracic Surgery • Silvis, ILAortic Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Surgeon at Genesis Health Group Surgical Associates
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Office
855 Illini Dr
Ste 304
Silvis, IL 61282Phone+1 309-281-2120Fax+1 309-281-2129- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1989 - 1990
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Surgery, 1986 - 1988
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Thoracic Surgery, 1985 - 1986- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Surgery, 1982 - 1985
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 1982
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2006 - 2026
IA State Medical License 2010 - 2026
AL State Medical License 1988 - 2024
TN State Medical License 2001 - 2010
AR State Medical License 2004 - 2009
MN State Medical License 1983 - 1994
TX State Medical License 1992 - 1994- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
- Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 12 citationsThe role of neural and vasoactive mediators in the regulation of the pulmonary circulation during cardiopulmonary preservation.Jay P. Mashburn, George J. Kontos, Kazuhiro Hashimoto, David M. Wilson, Hartzell V. Schaff> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 1989 Sep 1
- 9 citationsLeft ventricular function in subacute and chronic mitral regurgitation. Effect on function early postoperatively.George J. Kontos, Hartzell V. Schaff, Bernard J. Gersh, Alfred A. Bove> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 1989 Aug 1
- 75 citationsThrombotic obstruction of disc valves: Clinical recognition and surgical managementGeorge J. Kontos, Hartzell V. Schaff, Thomas A. Orszulak, Francisco J. Puga, James R. Pluth, Gordon K. Danielson> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 1989 Jul 1
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Hospital Affiliations
- Genesis Medical Center, SilvisSilvis, Illinois
- Genesis Medical Center - DavenportDavenport, Iowa
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