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HelenMari Merritt, DO, Thoracic Surgery, Omaha, NE

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Thoracic Surgery Omaha, NE

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr Merritt is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive surgery, including the DaVinci robot. She has an interest in surgical ablation for arrhythmia and in valve preservation. Dr Merritt serves on multiple leadership committees within her organization and within national/international societies. She maintains a strong interest in mentorship and education.
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Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 2009 - 2015
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Texas College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • NE State Medical License
    NE State License 2015 - 2024
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State License 2020 - 2024
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State License 2020 - 2021
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Progressive Independence in Clinical Training: Perspective of a National, Multispecialty Panel of Residents and Fellows  
    Franzone, J, Kennedy, B, Merritt, HM, et al, Journal of Graduate Medical Education, 12/2015
  • Endovascular AAA Bioabsorbable Graft- A Pilot Study Demonstrating a Confluent Endothelium and Neotissue Formation in Swine  
    3. Kaufmann J, Bayer J, Mancuso J, Merritt HM, et al, Journal of Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine.
  • CRT-700 Endovascular AAA Bioabsorbable Graft- A Pilot Study Demonstrating a Confluent Endothelium and Neotissue Formation in Swine  
    Kaufmann J, Bayer J, Mancuso J, Merritt HM, et al, JACC, 2015

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Endovascular AAA Bioabsorbable Graft- A Pilot Study Demonstrating a Confluent Endothelium and Neotissue Formation in Swine
    Kaufmann J, Bayer J, Mancuso J, Merritt HM, et al, Cardiovascular Research Technologies, Washington DC, 2/2015
  • Esophageal Stenting: The UT Experience
    Merritt, HM, Bayer, J et al, AATS, Toronto, Canada, 5/2014
  • Hybrid Endovascular Repair of Complex Thoracic Pseudoaneurysm in Variant
    Merritt, HM; Reddy VS, South Texas ACS, Austin, TX, 1/2010
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Other

  • Southern Thoracic Surgical Association 61st Annual Meeting: Tucson, AZ Moderator: First Scientific Session 
    n/a
    Arizona - 2014

Committees

  • Guidelines for Surgical Management for Atrial Fibrillation Writing Committe, International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery 2021 - Present
  • Workforce on Annual Meeting, Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2020 - Present
  • Perioperative Care Committee, American Association of Thoracic Surgeons 2020 - Present
  • Co-Chair Membership Committee, Women in Thoracic Surgery 2020 - Present
  • Workforce on Critical Care, Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2018 - Present
  • Workforce on Coding and Reimbursement, Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2018 - Present
  • Member- Intermediate Disaster Response, Lutherans in Medical Missions 2010 - Present
  • Co-Chair STS University, STS Annual Meeting, STS Leadership Committee 2020 - 2021
  • Thoracic Surgery Resident Representative, Thoracic Surgery Residency Review Commitee 2012 - 2015
  • Thoracic Surgery Resident Representative, ACGME Council for Review Commitee Residents 2012 - 2015
  • Member, ACGME CRCR Eduation Subcomittee 2012 - 2015
  • Education Committee, Thoracic Surgery Residency Association 2011 - 2012
  • Medical Student Representative, Texas Medical Association TEXPAC Board 2006 - 2007
  • Member, American Medical Association Community Service Committee 2006 - 2007
  • Medical Student Representative, Texas Medical Association- Child Behavioral Health 2005 - 2006
  • Medical Student Representative, Texas Medical Association- Foundation Board 2005 - 2006