Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation & Circulatory Support

• First fully robotic adult heart transplant surgery in the world
• More than 1,700 total hearts and 1,700 LVADs implanted
• More than 100 lung transplantation procedures annually, one of the highest volumes in the United States
• Pioneers of the modern generation of mechanical support devices, including the first-in-world implantation of the BiVACOR total artificial heart
• Almost 1,000 robotic cardiac surgery cases performed—the fastest growing robotic heart program in the country
• New ex vivo lung perfusion technology being developed by Dr. Gabriel Loor

Our Training Programs

The Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Fellowship is a one-year, Texas Medical Board approved program (TMB #503-48-05-42). This program provides an education in innovative multidisciplinary care for patients with advanced and complex structural heart disease. From evaluation to treatment, this unique program is designed to deliver the best possible outcomes for each and every patient. The clinical and surgical expertise of the team is further enhanced by access to the latest in medical technology and precision diagnostics.

The Cardiac Transplant Surgery Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine (TMB #503-48-05-46) is a one-year, Texas Medical Board approved program. This is a one year program, with the option of an additional year at the discretion of the faculty. This fellowship offers a unique experience involving the latest advances in the surgical treatment of patients suffering from severe heart failure.