Keshava Rajagopal MD PhD
Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery
Associate Professor, Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery, Department of Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas-Houston Cardiac Surgeon and Surgical Director, Lung Transplantation, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
1101 Chestnut StreetFloor 9Philadelphia, PA 19107
Overview of Dr. Rajagopal
Dr. Keshava Rajagopal is a thoracic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, and HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest. He received his medical degree from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and has been in practice 24 years. He is one of 39 doctors at Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and one of 23 doctors at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital who specialize in Thoracic Surgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.
Education & Training
Duke University HospitalResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 2009 - 2012- Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2009
- Duke University HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2004 - 2006
University of ChicagoPhD, Immunology, Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP; MD/PhD), 1994 - 2002
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 2002, MD, PhD, MD with Honors
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2015 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2021 - 2024
MD State Medical License 2012 - 2015
NC State Medical License 2002 - 2012
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A novel technique for placement of a right ventricular assist device.Nayeem Nasher, Joshua R Chen, Vishal N Shah, Konstadinos A Plestis, Keshava Rajagopal
JTCVS Techniques. 2026-02-01 - Liver transplant volume association with presence of heart and lung transplant programs: analysis of SRTR metrics.Sanath Patil, Faizaan Siddique, Daler Rahimov, Keshava Rajagopal, John W Entwistle
General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2026-01-01 - Valvular Complications Related to Microaxial Assist Device Use: A Case-Level Systematic Review.George P Nolan, Magdalena C Hammond, Daler Rahimov, Chaitanya Karimanasseri, Nayeem Nasher
Artificial Organs. 2025-12-18
Press Mentions
Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center Launches Lung Transplant ProgramApril 11th, 2016
Heart Pump with Behind-the-Ear Power ConnectorAugust 7th, 2013
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