Walter F.DeNinoMD

Thoracic Surgery • Portland, ME

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery

Adult Cardiac Surgeon Surgical Director, LVAD/ECMO Programs Maine Medical Center

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Office
Maine Medical Partners Cardiothoracic Surgery
818 Congress St
Portland, ME 04102
Phone+1 207-661-4173
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Education & Training

Duke University HospitalFellowship, Heart and Lung Transplant, Mechanical Circulatory Support , 2016 - 2017
Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 2010 - 2016
University of Vermont College of MedicineClass of 2010
Columbia UniversityBS, Post-Baccalaureate, 2002 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

ME State Medical License 2017 - 2024
NC State Medical License 2016 - 2018
SC State Medical License 2010 - 2016
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

STS Leadership/Advocacy Fellowship Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 2015
Adult Cardiac Section Editor, TSRA Review of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2nd Ed. Thoracic Surgery Residents Association, 2015
Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery Medical University of South Carolina, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Building an Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program at a High-volume Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Center.
Michalakes, P., Jara, C., DeNino, W., Afari, M., Geller, B.> ;The Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology. 2023 Dec 1
6 citations
Cardiac Surgery Outcomes: A Case for Increased Screening and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Seth Wolf, Candice Wolf, Tessa C. Cattermole, Hannah J. Rando, Walter F. DeNino, Alexander Iribarne, Cathy S. Ross, Niveditta Ramkumar, Daniel J. Gelb, Bethany Bourcie...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2021 May 1
1 citations
Case Report of Fulminant Eosinophilic Myocarditis With Concomitant Pheochromocytoma.
Benjamin S Levin, Walter F. DeNino, Clara B Jara, Andrew Schwartzman, Arielle D Butterly, William Sauer> ;A&A Practice. 2021 Feb 5
Development of an Electronic Medical Record for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Its Role in a Multidisciplinary Team.
Aimee Phelps, Kenneth Cournoyer, Tyler Kelting, Walter F. DeNino, William Sauer, Claire Jara> ;The Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology. 2020 Sep 1
1 citations
Percutaneous Intervention for Left Ventricular Assist Device Outflow Obstruction.
Yaron D. Barac, Hazim Alwair, Walter F. DeNino, Kamrouz Ghadimi, Chetan B. Patel, Ali R. Zomorodi, Chandler A. Long, Jacob N. Schroder, Carmelo A. Milano, Mani A. Dane...> ;Heart, Lung & Circulation. 2020 Mar 1
5 citations
Assessment of Bleeding and Thrombosis Based on Aspirin Responsiveness after Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Placement.
Catherine K. Floroff, Krista L. Rieger, Tara M. Veasey, Sara E. Strout, Walter F. DeNino, Holly B. Meadows, Martha R. Stroud, John M. Toole, D. Heyward, Meredith A. Br...> ;ASAIO Journal. 2017 Sep 1
15 citations
The Future of the Academic Cardiothoracic Surgeon: Results of the TSRA/TSDA In-Training Examination Survey.
Elizabeth H. Stephens, Asad A. Shah, Michael P. Robich, Dustin M. Walters, Walter F. DeNino, Muhammad Aftab, Vakhtang Tchantchaleishvili, Amanda L. Eilers, Robert D. R...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2016 Aug 1
3 citations
The effect of ultrafiltration with cardiopulmonary bypass on the removal of dabigatran from the circulation of adult pigs
Walter F. DeNino, Christopher B. Carter, Alicia Sievert, Ashley Goss, John M. Toole, Rupak Mukherjee, Walter E. Uber> ;Perfusion. 2016 Jul 1
62 citations
Gender and Cardiothoracic Surgery Training: Specialty Interests, Satisfaction, and Career Pathways
Elizabeth H. Stephens, Michael P. Robich, Dustin M. Walters, Walter F. DeNino, Muhammad Aftab, Vakhtang Tchantchaleishvili, Amanda L. Eilers, Robert D. Rice, Andrew B....> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2016 Jul 1
Mechanical Aortic Valve Without Anticoagulation or Mechanical Failure for 24 Years
Bradley LeNoir, Alexander J. Sbrocchi, Walter F. DeNino, John S. Ikonomidis> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2016 Jul 1
20 citations
Characterizing the Operative Experience of Cardiac Surgical Trainees: What Are Residents Really Doing in the Operating Room?
Asad A. Shah, Muhammad Aftab, Vakhtang Tchantchaleishvili, Damien J. LaPar, Elizabeth H. Stephens, Dustin M. Walters, Walter F. DeNino, David D. Odell, Michael P. Robi...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2016 Jun 1
15 citations
Understanding Why Residents May Inaccurately Log Their Role in Operations: A Look at the 2013 In-Training Examination Survey.
Michael P. Robich, Andrew Flagg, Damien J. LaPar, David D. Odell, William Stein, Muhammad Aftab, Kathleen S. Berfield, Amanda L. Eilers, Shawn S. Groth, John F. Lazar,...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2016 Jan 1
3 citations
Aspirin resistance: A role in left ventricular assist device thrombosis?
Walter F. DeNino, Catherine K. Floroff, Walter E. Uber, John S. Ikonomidis> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2015 Dec 1
20 citations
Resident Perception of Technical Skills Education and Preparation for Independent Practice.
David D. Odell, Ryan A. Macke, Vakhtang Tchantchaleishvili, Gabriel Loor, Jennifer S. Nelson, Damien J. LaPar, John F. Lazar, Benjamin Wei, Walter F. DeNino, Kathleen ...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2015 Dec 1
13 citations
Predictors of Career Choice Among Cardiothoracic Surgery Trainees
Vakhtang Tchantchaleishvili, Damien J. LaPar, David D. Odell, William Stein, Muhammad Aftab, Kathleen S. Berfield, Amanda L. Eilers, Shawn S. Groth, John F. Lazar, Mic...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2015 Nov 1
29 citations
A Decade of Change: Training and Career Paths of Cardiothoracic Surgery Residents 2003 to 2014
Elizabeth H. Stephens, David D. Odell, William Stein, Damien J. LaPar, Walter F. DeNino, Muhammad Aftab, Kathleen S. Berfield, Amanda L. Eilers, Shawn S. Groth, John F...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2015 Oct 1
18 citations
Resident Perceptions of 2-Year Versus 3-Year Cardiothoracic Training Programs
Tom C. Nguyen, Matthew D. Terwelp, Elizabeth H. Stephens, David D. Odell, Gabriel Loor, Damien J. LaPar, Walter F. DeNino, Benjamin Wei, Muhammad Aftab, Ryan A. Macke,...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2015 Jun 1
27 citations
Current Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Residents: A Thoracic Surgery Residents Association Survey
Vakhtang Tchantchaleishvili, Damien J. LaPar, Elizabeth H. Stephens, Kathleen S. Berfield, David D. Odell, Walter F. DeNino> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2015 Mar 1
5 citations
Mycotic aortic aneurysm in a child with aortic coarctation.
Bradley LeNoir, Walter F. DeNino, Scott M. Bradley, Minoo N. Kavarana> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2015 Mar 1
11 citations
Comparison of David V valve-sparing root replacement and bioprosthetic valve conduit for aortic root aneurysm
Walter F. DeNino, John M. Toole, Christopher P. Rowley, Martha R. Stroud, John S. Ikonomidis> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2014 Dec 1
1 citations
Recurrent esophagopericardial fistula in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus.
Lloyd M. Felmly, Walter F. DeNino, Chadrick E. Denlinger> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2014 Apr 1
1 citations
Transition from ECMO to left ventricular support via trans-septal cannula using a single CentriMag device.
Walter F. DeNino, CJ Yeager, DH Steinberg, John M. Toole, Anthony G. Shackelford, JL Peura> ;Perfusion. 2013 Jun 6
11 citations
Orthotopic heart transplantation after left ventricular assist device implantation and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Walter F. DeNino, Jennifer L. Peura, John M. Toole> ;The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2013 Mar 1
Laparoscopic gastric band slippage diagnosed with esophagogastroduodenoscopy in a 12-week gestation nulliparous patient.
Walter F. DeNino, R.S. Zubarik, Patrick M. Forgione> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2011 Mar 1
36 citations
Travel distance as factor in follow-up visit compliance in postlaparoscopic adjustable gastric banding population
Walter F. DeNino, Turner M. Osler, Ellen G. Evans, Patrick M. Forgione> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2010 Nov 1
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