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Husam Balkhy, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Medical Center

HusamHBalkhyMDFACC FACS

Thoracic Surgery Chicago, IL

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor of Surgery, Director Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1995 - 1997
  • Lahey Clinic
    Lahey ClinicFellowship, Vascular Surgery, 1994 - 1995
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1994
  • King Abdulaziz University College of Medicine
    King Abdulaziz University College of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1997 - 2015
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1994 - 2009
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • 2012 ISMICS Annual Meeting (International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery) 
    International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery, Los Angeles, California - 5/30/2012

Press Mentions

  • CorMatrix® Cardiovascular, Inc. Announces the First Minimally Invasive Robotic Implant of Cor® PATCH for Epicardial Support and Repair
    CorMatrix® Cardiovascular, Inc. Announces the First Minimally Invasive Robotic Implant of Cor® PATCH for Epicardial Support and RepairJanuary 28th, 2020
  • Totally Endoscopic Robotic-Assisted Excision of Right Ventricular Papillary Fibroelastoma
    Totally Endoscopic Robotic-Assisted Excision of Right Ventricular Papillary FibroelastomaJanuary 4th, 2020
  • Is Robotic-Assisted Heart Surgery Right for You?
    Is Robotic-Assisted Heart Surgery Right for You?March 11th, 2019
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Proctor, Intuitive Surgical