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Robert Mentzer Jr., MD, Thoracic Surgery, Detroit, MI

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Thoracic Surgery Detroit, MI

Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor of Surgery and Physiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1978 - 1980
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1971 - 1978
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1973 - 2020
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2006 - 2016

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Wayne State Names New Dean of Medical School
    Wayne State Names New Dean of Medical SchoolJanuary 10th, 2020
  • How Cells React to Injury from Open-Heart Surgery
    How Cells React to Injury from Open-Heart SurgeryApril 6th, 2017

Grant Support

  • Autophagy, Adenosine And Pyruvate Protection During Heart SurgeryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2011
  • Adenosine And Pyruvate Protection During Heart SurgeryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2006–2008
  • Adenosine And Pyruvate Protection During Heart SurgeryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1997–2005
  • Work Conditions Of Surgery Residents And Quality Of CareAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2001–2002
  • Actions Of Adenosine In Normal And Ischemic MyocardiumNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1995–1999
  • Adenosine And Pyruvate Protection During Heart SurgeryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1994–1996
  • Adenosine Enhanced Myocardial Protection During SurgeryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1991–1993
  • Adenosine Enhanced Myocardial Protection During SurgeryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1986–1990
  • Surgery The Effects Of Adenosine On Ductus ArteriosusNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1986–1989
  • Surgery And The Effect Of Adenosine On Ductus ArteriosusNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1986
  • Surgery The Effects Of Adenosine On Ductus ArteriosusNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1985–1986
  • Surgery And The Effect Of Adenosine On Ductus ArteriosusNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1985–1986
  • Adenosine Enhanced Myocardial Protection During SurgeryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1985–1986

Professional Memberships