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Michael Firstenberg, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Aurora, CO, Ascension Northeast Wisconsin St. Elizabeth Hospital

MichaelSFirstenbergMDFACC, FAIM

Thoracic Surgery Aurora, CO

Cardiovascular Surgery

Self employed

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Education & Training

  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2003
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Anticoagulation Post-Valve Is a Necessity (Con) 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/16/2019
  • Controversies in Anticoagulation After Cardiac Surgery 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/16/2019

Press Mentions

  • Paul Bakanowski | CABG Heart Surgery | Rose Medical Center
    Paul Bakanowski | CABG Heart Surgery | Rose Medical CenterApril 23rd, 2019
  • Less Invasive Procedure Could Replace Open-Heart Surgery for Some Patients
    Less Invasive Procedure Could Replace Open-Heart Surgery for Some PatientsMarch 25th, 2019
  • Transcatheter Heart Valve Handbook: A Surgeons' and Interventional Council Review
    Transcatheter Heart Valve Handbook: A Surgeons' and Interventional Council ReviewDecember 7th, 2018

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations