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Robert Fietsam Jr., MD, Thoracic Surgery, Wesley Chapel, FL

RobertFietsamJr.MDFACS, CCHP

Thoracic Surgery Wesley Chapel, FL

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

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Education & Training

  • Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
    Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1992 - 1995
  • Beaumont Health (Royal Oak)
    Beaumont Health (Royal Oak)Residency, Surgery, 1986 - 1991
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1986
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolBS, Chemistry, With High Honors and High Distinction, 1974 - 1978
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolB.S., Chemistry, with High Honors and High Distinction, 1974 - 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2007 - 2012
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1996 - 2008
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1990 - 2003
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License Active through 1995
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Beating Heart Hall of Fame Maquet Cardiovascular, 2011
  • ROSE Award Genesis Medical Center, 2008
  • Charles Johnston Award Detroit Surgical Association, 1991
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Detection of canine allograft lung rejection by pulmonary lymphoscintigraphy  
    Ruggiero RJ, Fietsam R, Jr., Thomas GA, Muz J, Farris, RH, Kowal TA, Myles JL, Stephenson LW, Baciewicz FA, J Thorac Cardivasc Surg, 8/1/1994
  • Intrathoracic and extrathoracic skeletal muscle ventricles in circulation: LV-Apex to Aorta Configuration  
    Lu H, Thomas GA, Hammond RL, Fietsam R, Nakajima H, Isoda S, Nakajima HO, Colson M, Stephenson LW, J Card Surg, 5/1/1994
  • Chronic morphologic changes of skeletal muscle ventricles in circulation  
    Nakajima H, Nakajima HO, Thomas GA, Hammond RL, Mocek FW, Fietsam R Jr, Pochettino A, Lu H, Spanta AD, Isoda S, Stephenson LW, Ann Thorac Surg, 4/1/1994
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Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Mechanical Options of Treating Atrial Fibrillation 
    9/9/2011
  • Mechanical Options of Treating Atrial Fibrillation. 
    9/9/2011
  • Innovation in Cardiovascular Surgery 
    6/11/2011
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