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Gorav Ailawadi, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Ann Arbor, MI

Gorav Ailawadi MD MBA

Thoracic Surgery•Ann Arbor, MI

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Chair of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine

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  • 1500 E. Medical Center Dr.Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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Overview of  Dr. Ailawadi

Dr. Gorav Ailawadi is a thoracic surgeon based in Ann Arbor, MI, specializing in adult cardiac, aortic, and cardiopulmonary transplantation surgeries, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1998, completed his surgery residency at the University of Michigan in 2005, and a thoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Virginia Medical Center in 2007. Currently, he serves as Chair at the University of Michigan Medical Center and has previously held roles such as Professor of Surgery/Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. Dr. Ailawadi's expertise includes electrocardiography, myocardial infarction, and cardiac catheterization. He has authored several publications, including studies on surgical valve replacements and tricuspid valve operations. He has been involved in clinical trials and has earned multiple awards, highlighting his impact in thoracic surgery research and practice.

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2005 - 2007
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2005
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1998
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityBS, Chemistry, 1991 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2001 - 2027
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2005 - 2022
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2012 - 2012
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Predictors of Operative Mortality in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Prolonged Intensive Care Duration  
    Gillen J, Lapar D, Crosby IK, Sawyer RG, Lau CL, Kron IL, Ailawadi G, J Am Coll Surg, 1/1/2013
  • Adenosine A2A Receptor Deletion Exacerbates Experimental Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation  
    Bhamidipati CM, Mehta GS, Moehle CW, Meher A, Su G, Vigneshwar NG, Barbery C, Sharma AK, Kron IL, Laubach VE, Owens GK, Upchurch GR Jr., Ailawadi G, FASEB, 1/1/2013
  • Blood Product Conservation Is Associated with Improved Outcomes and Reduced Costs Following Cardiac Surgery  
    LaPar DJ, Crosby IK, Ailawadi G, Ad N, Choi E, Spiess BD, Rich JB, Kasirajan V, Fonner E, Kron IL, Speir AM, J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 1/1/2013

Lectures

  • Open Surgical Approaches to Patients With MAC and MS/MR — Techniques and Outcomes 
    CRF Transcatheter Valve Therapy (TVT) - Structural Heart Disease Summit - Chicago, IL - 6/14/2019
  • TENDYNE: Attributes, Challenges, and Clinical Data (SUMMIT) 
    CRF Transcatheter Valve Therapy (TVT) - Structural Heart Disease Summit - Chicago, IL - 6/14/2019

Press Mentions

  • Repeat M-TEER Tied to Worse Clinical Outcomes: STS/ACC TVT Registry
    Repeat M-TEER Tied to Worse Clinical Outcomes: STS/ACC TVT RegistryJune 26th, 2026
  • AHA 2025: Late-Breaking Science & Experts Available for Comment (University of Michigan)
    AHA 2025: Late-Breaking Science & Experts Available for Comment (University of Michigan)November 7th, 2025
  • Complex Coronary Artery Disease
    Complex Coronary Artery DiseaseOctober 1st, 2025

Grant Support

  • Surgeon Scientist Training in Cardiac DiseasesUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2023–2027

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Anthem HealthKeepers HMO/POS
    Anthem KeyCare PPO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois BlueChoice Select
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    BCBS North Carolina BlueOptions PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Cofinity PPO
    Coventry Carelink Health Plans PPO
    Coventry Health Care PPO Platinum
    Coventry Missouri - HMO/POS
    Coventry Virginia - HMO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Health Alliance PPO
    HealthLink PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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