
Ranjit John MD
Aortic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Associate Professor, Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School
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University of Minnesota Physicians516 Delaware Street SE PWB Third floor Clinic 3BMinneapolis, MN 55455
Phone+1 612-625-3600
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Summary
- Dr. Ranjit John is a thoracic surgeon in Minneapolis, MN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Fairview Southdale Hospital, and University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. He received his medical degree from Christian Medical College Vellore and has been in practice 28 years. He specializes in cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in aortic and mitral valve surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting, management, heart valve replacement, and artificial heart.
Education & Training
New York-Presbyterian HospitalPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2002 - 2003
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2001 - 2002
Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1994 - 2000
Christian Medical College VelloreClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
MN State Medical License 2003 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2000 - 2004
NY State Medical License 2002 - 2004
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Clinical Trials
- Stem Cell Therapy in Patients With Severe Heart Failure & Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Placement Start of enrollment: 2011 Nov 10
- REGISTRY EVALUATION OF VITAL INFORMATION FOR VADs IN AMBULATORY LIFE Start of enrollment: 2015 Jul 01
- A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the HeartWare™ Ventricular Assist System (ENDURANCE SUPPLEMENTAL TRIAL) Start of enrollment: 2013 Oct 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on temporary mechanical circulatory support in adult cardiac surgery.Evgenij V Potapov, Glenn Whitman, Ranjit John, Pia Lanmüller, Zuzana Tucanova
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-10-09 - EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on temporary mechanical circulatory support in adult cardiac surgery.Evgenij V Potapov, Glenn Whitman, Ranjit John, Pia Lanmüller, Zuzana Tucanova
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 2025-10-09 - Total Artificial Heart vs Left Ventricular Assist Device and Biventricular Assist Device.Tessa Watt, Ranjit John
Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2025-08-26
Authored Content
- Left Ventricular Assist Device Is Protective Against Cardiac Transplant Delisting for Medical UnsuitabilityMay 2018
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