John Charles Heiser MD
Cardiovascular Surgery
Chief Division Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
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221 Michigan St NESte 300Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone+1 616-459-7258
Fax+1 616-459-5215
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Summary
- John Heiser, MD, is a thoracic surgeon specializing in cardiovascular surgery located in Grand Rapids, MI. He completed his medical education at the University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus and pursued surgical residencies there from 1976 to 1983. He currently serves as the Division Chief at Spectrum Health and Spectrum Health Medical Group. Dr. Heiser is experienced in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, CABG, adult cardiac surgery, and valvular surgery. His research has been widely published and cited, including articles in JACC Cardiovascular Interventions, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, JAMA Cardiology, and The American Journal of Cardiology. Additionally, he has been involved in clinical trials like the SURTAVI trial and holds distinctions as a Fellow from the American College of Chest Physicians and the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
University of ColoradoResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1981 - 1983- University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 1976 - 1981
- University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1976
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 1988 - 2025
CO State Medical License 1977 - 2011
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American college of chest physicians
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Clinical Trials
- Safety and Efficacy Study of the Medtronic CoreValve® System in the Treatment of Severe, Symptomatic Aortic Stenosis in Intermediate Risk Subjects Who Need Aortic Valve Replacement (SURTAVI).
- Safety & Efficacy Study of the Medtronic CoreValve® System-Treatment of Symptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis With Significant Comorbidities in Extreme Risk Subjects Who Need Aortic Valve Replacement
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsRandomized feasibility trial of prophylactic radiofrequency ablation to prevent atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.Charles L Willekes, Justin S Fanning, John C Heiser, Stephane Leung Wai Sang, Tomasz A Timek
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2024-06-01 - 5 citationsQuality of Life 5 Years Following Transfemoral TAVR or SAVR in Intermediate Risk Patients.Neal S Kleiman, Nicolas M Van Mieghem, Michael J Reardon, Hemal Gada, Mubashir Mumtaz
JACC. Cardiovascular Interventions. 2024-04-22 - 1 citationsImpact of aortic valve replacement in symptomatic low-risk patients with less than severe aortic stenosis.Saki Ito, Roger Laham, Vuyisile T Nkomo, John K Forrest, Michael J Reardon
Open Heart. 2023-05-01
Journal Articles
- Trams athletes Aortic-Valve Replacement with a Self-Expanding ProyhrsisDavid H Adams, M.D.,Jeffrey J.Popma,M.D.,Michael J.Reardon,M.D.,Steven J.Yakubov,M.D.,Joseph S.Coselli,M.D.,Michael Deeb,M.D.,Thomas G. Gleason,M.D.,Maurice Buchbinder..., New England Journal of Medicine, 3/29/2014
Press Mentions
‘God Was Looking Out for Me’June 20th, 2018
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
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