
Himanshu Jagdish Patel MD
Cardiovascular Surgery
Professor, Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School
1500 East Medical Center Dr3rd Floor Cardiovascular Center Recp CAnn Arbor, MI 48109
Overview of Dr. Patel
Himanshu Patel, MD, is a thoracic surgeon based in Ann Arbor, MI, specializing in cardiovascular surgery. He obtained his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1993 and completed his residency in surgery at the University of Rochester between 1993 and 2000, followed by a fellowship in thoracic surgery at the University of Michigan from 2000 to 2002. Dr. Patel is experienced in adult general thoracic surgery, aortic surgery, and minimally invasive cardiac procedures. He has contributed to several scholarly publications, focusing on aortic dissection and related surgical outcomes. His participation in clinical trials includes studies on aortic arch safety and effectiveness, thoracic stent grafts, and other cardiovascular innovations. Dr. Patel has been honored with certifications and fellowships from prominent medical organizations, including the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Cardiology.
Education & Training
University of MichiganFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2000 - 2002
University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 2000
University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1995
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1993
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 2002 - 2027
PA State Medical License 1995 - 2016
OH State Medical License 2005 - 2006
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Outgoing Public Health Reporting from EpicCare Functionality, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- TX2® Low Profile TAA Endovascular Graft Start of enrollment: 2010 Mar 01
- Assessment of Neurologic Injury Subsequent to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Feasibility Study Start of enrollment: 2013 Aug 01
- Progel Vascular Sealant Start of enrollment: 2013 Nov 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Endovascular arch repair using a novel single branch arch stent graft: 30-Day results from the chronic dissection arm of the NEXUS Aortic Arch Clinical Study to Evalua...Bradley G Leshnower, Jean Panneton, Himanshu J Patel, Adam W Beck, Mathew Wooster
JTCVS Structural and Endovascular. 2026-06-01 - Clamp On vs Off Impact of Distal Anastomotic Technique During Ascending Aortic Replacement in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: IRAD Insights.Stevan S Pupovac, Omar A Jarral, Santi Trimarchi, Ibrahim Sultan, Bradley Leshnower
Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. 2026-04-01 - Surgical aortic valve replacement with Y-incision aortic annular enlargement provided better hemodynamics than transcatheter aortic valve replacement.Katelyn Monaghan, Marc Titsworth, Divyaam Satija, Bahar Masoudian, China Green
JTCVS Structural and Endovascular. 2026-03-01
Journal Articles
- Five Year Outcomes from the US Pivotal Trial of Valiant Captivia Stent Graft for Blunt Aortic InjuryHimanshu J Patel, Ali Azizzadeh, Omaida C Velazquez, Joshua D Rovin, Joseph V Lombardi, Ali Khoynezhad, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Press Mentions
Hospitals Without Highest Stroke Care Designation May Miss Them After Heart ProcedureJanuary 23rd, 2023
Health System Launches New Option for Open-Heart SurgeryOctober 14th, 2022
Advanced Cardiovascular Care Available in West Michigan, New Operating RoomOctober 12th, 2022
Professional Memberships
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
BCBS Alabama PPO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Illinois PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPOCofinity PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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