Joseph B Zwischenberger MD
Cardiovascular Surgery
Professor of Surgery, University KY College of Medicine
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800 Rose Street, Mn264University Of Kentucky, Department Of SurgeryLexington, KY 40536
Phone+1 859-323-6013
Fax+1 859-323-1045
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Education & Training
University of MichiganFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1984 - 1986- University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 1977 - 1984
University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1977
Certifications & Licensure
KY State Medical License 2007 - 2027
TX State Medical License 1987 - 2008
MD State Medical License 1980 - 1981
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FCCM) American College of Critical Care Medicine
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A novel less invasive single port pulsatile ventricular assist device.Li Li, Jinsong Chen, Zhongjiang Zhuang, Stephen Topaz, Masashi Kawabori
JHLT Open. 2026-05-01 - An Exploration of Competency Assessment in Graduate Medical Education.Kayla M Marcotte, Alyssa Pradarelli, Brian C George, Jamila K Picart, Kenneth L Abbott
Journal of Graduate Medical Education. 2026-04-01 - Hyperthermic Extracorporeal Applied Tumor Therapy (HEATT) in hospice- eligible cancer patients.Joseph B Zwischenberger, Peyton Mashni, Robert Fischer, Joanne Essa, Sarah Hatchett
Perfusion. 2026-01-08
Press Mentions
Extra Hours Worked by Student Volunteers Expand Vaccination Capacity at UKJanuary 31st, 2021
Dr. Eric G. Mortensen, M.D., Ph.D., Clinical Trial Veteran, Joins CytoSorbents as Chief Medical OfficerJune 9th, 2017
Grant Support
- Development Of A Perfusion-Induced Systemic Hyperthermia Delivery ApparatusNational Cancer Institute2010–2011
- Development Of A Perfusion-Induced Systemic Hyperthermia Delivery ApparatusNational Cancer Institute2010
- Role Of Ventilator Damage Inflammation In Burn And Inhalation Injury/Project 4National Institute Of General Medical Sciences2004–2008
- Development Of A Perfusion-Induced Systemic Hyperthermia Delivery ApparatusNational Cancer Institute2007
- Ambulatory Arteriovenous Carbon Dioxide RemovalNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2004–2005
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
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