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Mark Plunkett, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Peoria, IL

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Thoracic Surgery Peoria, IL

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Dr Mark D. Plunkett, Chief Pediatric Heart Surgeon

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  • Office

    420 NE Glen Oak Ave
    Ste 301
    Peoria, IL 61603
    Phone+1 309-655-3453
    Fax+1 309-624-3852

Clinical Expertise

  • Adult cardiac surgery, Pediatric / Congenital cardiothoracic surgery, Adult congenital cardiac surgery, Pediatric cardiac critical care, Congenital malformations

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1995 - 1996
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1993 - 1995
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1993
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1986
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityB.S., Biology, Magna cum Laude, 1978 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1995 - 2027
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2008 - 2015
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1993 - 2004
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Patients’ Choice Award American Registry, LLC, 2013
  • Compassionate Doctors Award VItals.com, 2013
  • America's Top Surgeons Consumers' Research Council of America, 2009-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Angiojet Rheolytic Thrombectomy for Thrombotic Myocardial Injury in a 15- year old Cystic Fibrosis Patient During Lung Transplantation  
    Hayes D, Schell R, Plunkett M, Gurley J, and Hoopes C, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1/1/2012
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support  
    Kozik D, Plunkett M, Organogenesis, 1/1/2011
  • Successful Use of Pneumatic Biventricular Assist Device as a Bridge to Transplantation in Cardiogenic Shock  
    Moriguchi J, Davis S, Jocson R, Esmailian F, Ardehali A, Laks H, Kwon M, Kittleson M, Kobashigawa J, Patel J, Marelli D, Plunkett M, Beygui R, and Shemin R, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant, 1/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Apical dual lumen catheter for left ventricular support in a lamb model
    Wang D, Plunkett M, Croft C, Zwischenberger, ASAIO, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2013
  • Dual lumen catheter for Cavopulmonary support
    Wang D, Plunkett M, Croft C, Zwischenberger J, ASAIO, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2013
  • A Percutaneous Oxy RVAD for Lung and Right Heart Support
    Wang D, Plunkett M, Croft C, Zhou X, Rosenstein K, Jones C, Zwischenberger J, ASAIO, San Fransisco, CA, 6/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Cannulation and Bypass Techniques in Neonatal Heart Surgery: Optimization of Neurodevelopmental Outcomes 
    Minneapolis, MN - 8/1/2013
  • Pediatric Heart Transplantation: Past, Present, and Future 
    University of Minnesota College of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN - 4/1/2013
  • Mechanical Support for the Failing Fontan 
    University of Minnesota College of Medicine Minneapolis, MN - 4/1/2011
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Other

Press Mentions

  • OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois Launches Enduvo Learning Platform to Better Prepare for Complex Procedures
    OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois Launches Enduvo Learning Platform to Better Prepare for Complex ProceduresApril 10th, 2019
  • Hospitals Printing 3-D Hearts to Help in Surgeries
    Hospitals Printing 3-D Hearts to Help in SurgeriesOctober 21st, 2016
  • 'An Angel Here on Earth': Dr. Dale Geiss, Heart Surgeon Who Saved Kids' Lives, Has Died
    'An Angel Here on Earth': Dr. Dale Geiss, Heart Surgeon Who Saved Kids' Lives, Has DiedJune 29th, 2021
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