JohnKratzMD

Thoracic Surgery • Charleston, SC

Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor, Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

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Office
114 Doughty St
Charleston, SC 29425
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Education & Training

Medical University of South CarolinaFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1978 - 1979
Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Surgery, 1972 - 1977
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1972

Certifications & Licensure

SC State Medical License 1973 - 2025
IN State Medical License 1972 - 1982
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

16 citations
Thirty-year experience with a bileaflet mechanical valve prosthesis.
Scott D. Johnson, Martha R. Stroud, John M. Kratz, Scott M. Bradley, Fred A. Crawford, John S. Ikonomidis> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2019 Jan 1
4 citations
Apicoaortic conduits: indications, complications, and imaging techniques.
John W. Nance, J. Michael Barraza, Thomas Henzler, William G. McMaster, John M. Kratz, U. Joseph Schoepf> ;Journal of Thoracic Imaging. 2012 May 1
19 citations
Early Postoperative Outcomes and Blood Product Utilization in Adult Cardiac Surgery The Post-Aprotinin Era
Stacia M. DeSantis, J. Matthew Toole, John M. Kratz, Walter E. Uber, Margaret J. Wheat, Martha R. Stroud, John S. Ikonomidis, Francis G. Spinale> ;Circulation. 2011 Sep 13
Apicoaortic Conduits, an innovative solution to difficult aortic stenosis: the MUSC Experience.
John W. Nance, John M. Kratz, John S. Ikonomidis, John M. Toole, J. Michael Barraza, William G. McMaster, U. Joseph Schoepf> ;Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association. 2011 Aug 1
8 citations
Combined carotid endarterectomy and coronary artery bypass grafting versus coronary artery bypass grafting alone: a retrospective review of outcomes at our institution.
Amanda M. Dick, Jacob G. Robison, Bruce M. Elliott, John M. Kratz, J. Matthew Toole, Arthur J. Crumbley, Fred A. Crawford> ;Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 2011 Jan 28
17 citations
Pacemaker and Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator Lead Extraction: A Safe and Effective Surgical Approach
John M. Kratz, John M. Toole> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2010 Nov 1
43 citations
Twenty-Five Year Experience With the St. Jude Medical Mechanical Valve Prosthesis
J. Matthew Toole, Martha R. Stroud, John M. Kratz, Arthur J. Crumbley, Scott M. Bradley, Fred A. Crawford, John S. Ikonomidis> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2010 May 1
8 citations
Removal of embedded central venous catheters
Aaron P. Lesher, John M. Kratz, Charles D. Smith> ;Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2008 Jun 1
21 citations
Use of Recombinant Activated Factor VII Concentrate to Control Postoperative Hemorrhage in Complex Cardiovascular Surgery
Lyndsey J. Bowman, Walter E. Uber, Martha R. Stroud, Lydia R. Christiansen, John Lazarchick, Arthur J. Crumbley, John M. Kratz, John M. Toole, Fred A. Crawford, John S...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2008 May 1
30 citations
Outcomes of a cardiothoracic intensive care web-based online intravenous insulin infusion calculator study at a Medical University Hospital.
Kathie L. Hermayer, Diane E. Neal, Timothy V. Hushion, Michael G. Irving, Pamela C. Arnold, Lisa Kozlowski, Martha R. Stroud, Frank B. Kerr, John M. Kratz> ;Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 2007 Nov 22
4 citations
Use of the STS database by insurance companies.
John M. Kratz> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2007 May 1
21 citations
Valve surgery in renal dialysis patients.
J. Matthew Toole, Martha R. Stroud, John M. Kratz, Arthur J. Crumbley, Fred A. Crawford, John S. Ikonomidis> ;The Journal of Heart Valve Disease. 2006 May 1
81 citations
Preoperative statin treatment is associated with reduced postoperative mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing cardiac surgery : An 8-year retrospective cohort ...
Leslie L. Clark, John S. Ikonomidis, Fred A. Crawford, Arthur J. Crumbley, John M. Kratz, Martha R. Stroud, Robert F. Woolson, James J. Bruce, Joyce S. Nicholas, Danie...> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2006 Mar 1
1 citations
Cardiac transplantation in South Carolina: 300 transplants.
Arthur J. Crumbley, Sylvia Odom, Adrian B. Van Bakel, Naveen Pereira, John S. Ikonomidis, Scott M. Bradley, John M. Kratz, Robert M. Sade, Walt Uber, Martha R. Stroud,...> ;Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association. 2006 Feb 1
2 citations
Transxyphoid approach to retrieval of retained pacemaker leads using laser sheath.
Lev Khitin, Kenneth Kim, John M. Kratz> ;Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology. 2005 Feb 1
19 citations
Papaverine Delivery to the Internal Mammary Artery Pedicle Effectively Treats Spasm
Dhru S. Girard, John P. Sutton, Timothy H. Williams, Arthur J. Crumbley, James L. Zellner, John M. Kratz, Fred A. Crawford> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2004 Oct 1
28 citations
A prospective, randomized study of endothelin and postoperative recovery in off-pump versus conventional coronary artery bypass surgery.
B.Hugh Dorman, John M. Kratz, T. Marlina M. Multani, T. Ruth Baron, Emily Keeling Farrar, T. Scott Walton, Kim J. Payne, John Ikonomiois, T. Scott Reeves, Rupak Mukher...> ;Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2004 Feb 1
92 citations
Twenty-year experience with the St Jude Medical mechanical valve prosthesis
John S. Ikonomidis, John M. Kratz, Arthur J. Crumbley, Martha R. Stroud, Scott M. Bradley, Robert M. Sade, Fred A. Crawford> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2003 Dec 1
24 citations
Use of autologous radial artery for revascularization of hepatic artery thrombosis after orthotopic liver transplantation: Case report and review of indications and op...
Jeffrey Rogers, Kenneth D. Chavin, John M. Kratz, Hussein K. Mohamed, Angello Lin, G. Mark Baillie, Stephen F. Shafizadeh, Prabhakar K. Baliga> ;Liver Transplantation. 2001 Oct 1
38 citations
Endothelin-1 during and after cardiopulmonary bypass: association to graft sensitivity and postoperative recovery.
Brian R. Bond, B.Hugh Dorman, Mark J. Clair, C.Allyson Walker, Mark L. Pinosky, Scott Reeves, Scott Walton, John M. Kratz, James L. Zellner, A. Jackson Crumbley, Marli...> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2001 Aug 1
10 citations
Coronary artery bypass grafting with and without cardiopulmonary bypass: a comparison analysis.
Kelly C. Kirk, Ruth A. Aldridge, Joseph J Sistino, James L. Zellner, Arthur J. Crumbley, John M. Kratz, Fred A. Crawford, Scott Reeves> ;The Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology. 2001 May 1
44 citations
Cardiopulmonary bypass induces the synthesis and release of matrix metalloproteinases
Cassandra Joffs, Himali R. Gunasinghe, Marlina M. Multani, B.Hugh Dorman, John M. Kratz, A. Jackson Crumbley, Fred A. Crawford, Francis G. Spinale> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2001 May 1
31 citations
Temporal synthesis and release of Endothelin within the systemic and Myocardial circulation during and after cardiopulmonary bypass : Relation to postoperative recovery
B.Hugh Dorman, Brian R. Bond, Mark J. Clair, Courtney A. Walker, Mark L. Pinosky, Scott Reeves, John M. Kratz, James L. Zellner, Andrew J. Crumbley, Marlina M. Multani...> ;Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2000 Oct 1
67 citations
Early and long-term results of coronary artery bypass grafting in dialysis patients.
Dion L Franga, John M. Kratz, A. Jackson Crumbley, James L. Zellner, Martha R. Stroud, Fred A. Crawford> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2000 Sep 1
34 citations
Differential effects of calcium channel antagonists in the amelioration of radial artery vasospasm.
Brian R. Bond, James L. Zellner, B.Hugh Dorman, Marlina M. Multani, John M. Kratz, Arthur J. Crumbley, Fred A. Crawford, Francis G. Spinale> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2000 Apr 1
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Hospital Affiliations

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial HospitalGeorgetown, South Carolina
MUSC Health University Medical CenterCharleston, South Carolina
Tidelands Waccamaw Community HospitalMurrells Inlet, South Carolina
Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical CenterCharleston, South Carolina