Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic surgery at University of Utah Health Care is committed to superior patient care, clinical care and research into diseases confronting our patients. We have a nationally recognized program, which uses the latest in medical technology in all of our cardiothoracic procedures.

DDue to our wide range of specialists, we are able to diagnose and treat the entire spectrum of cardiac disease. We work together with all of our other specialists in the hospital to ensure the total patient is cared for.

Why We Are Unique

The surgical cardiothoracic department conducts and practices innovative research. Patients who were once thought untreatable have found new hope. We also perform fewer invasive procedures shortening recovery time for our patients. Having more options for cardiothoracic surgery procedures allows the patient to truly make an informed decision regarding his/her treatment.

For more information, please call: (801) 581-5311

Treatments & Procedures: Adult congenital heart surgery Atrial or ventricular septal defect repair (ASD or VSD) Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) Heart & lung transplant Lung, chest and esophageal surgery MAZE procedure for atrial fibrillation Mechanical circulatory support/ventricular assist device (VAD) Minimally invasive cardiac surgery Pectus excavatum repair Surgical ventricular restoration Sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair Thymectomy Transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMR) Valve replacement or repair (including Ross procedure)

Jonathan S. Allan, PA-C, M.S.

Locations

Huntsman Cancer Hospital
University Hospital	(801) 581-5311

Specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Physician Assistant

David A. Bull, M.D.

Locations

University Hospital

(801) 581-5311

Specialties: Cardiac Mechanical Support, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Coronary Revascularization, Esophageal Surgery, Heart Transplant, Lung Cancer, Lung Transplant, Valvular Heart Disease

Phillip T. Burch, M.D.

Locations

Primary Children's Medical Center

(801) 662-5577

Specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Shamus R. Carr, M.D., FACS

Locations

Huntsman Cancer Hospital	(801) 587-4470
University Hospital	(801) 581-5311

Specialties: Barrett's Esophagus, Bronchoscopy surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Esophageal Diseases, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery, Therapeutic Endoscopy

Jessica M. De St Jeor, B.S.

Specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Aaron W. Eckhauser, M.D., M.S.C.I

Specialties: Cardiac Mechanical Support, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Transplant, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Peter J. Gruber, M.D., Ph.D.

Locations

Primary Children's Medical Center

(801) 662-5566

Specialties: Cardiac Mechanical Support, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Transplant, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Kyle Gubler, PA-C

Specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Physician Assistant

Terri M. Hancock, DNP, ACNP-BC

Locations

University Hospital

(801) 581-5311

Specialties: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Aditya K. Kaza, M.D.

Locations

Primary Children's Medical Center

(801) 662-5566

Specialties: Cardiac Mechanical Support, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Transplant, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Antigoni Koliopoulou, M.D.

Specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Ganesh S. Kumpati, M.D.

Locations

University Hospital	(801) 581-5311
Veterans Administration Medical Center	(801) 582-1565

Specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Thomas Lewis, PA-C

Locations

University Hospital

(801) 231-2200

Specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Physician Assistant

Stephen McKellar, M.D., M.Sc.

Specialties: Cardiac Mechanical Support, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Coronary Revascularization, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, Minimally Invasive Lung & Esophageal Surgery, Valvular Heart Disease

Amit N. Patel, M.D., B.S., M.S.

Locations

University Hospital

(801) 587-7946

Specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Failure, Heart Stem Cell Therapy, Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant, Valvular Heart Disease

Craig H. Selzman, M.D.

Locations

University Hospital

(801) 587-9348

Specialties: Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Mechanical Support, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Coronary Revascularization, Heart Failure, Heart Stem Cell Therapy, Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, Surgical Ventricular Restoration, Valvular Heart Disease

Nathan C. Sontum, PA-C, M.H.S.

Specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Scott A. Tatum, PA-C

Locations

University Hospital

(801) 581-2121

Specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Physician Assistant