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Office
609 W. Germantown Pike
Suite 250
East Norriton, PA 19403Phone+1 484-622-2300Fax+1 484-622-2684
Summary
- I currently serve as Chief of Cardiac Surgery at the Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital. Previously, I served as Physician in Chief of the Special Surgery Institute and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Lehigh Valley Health Network. I am a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Jefferson University.
I'm a graduate of Muhlenberg College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. I completed my General Surgery Residency and Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. I'm certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. I've achieved a Master of Medical Management (MMM) at the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University. I've also achieved a Certified Physician Executive (CPE) certificate by the Certifying Commission in Medical Management of the America College of Physician Executives.
I'm a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Thoracic Surgery, the American College of Cardiology, and the American College of Chest Physicians. I’m a Past-President if the Lehigh County Medical Society and Past-President of the Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery.
My clinical focus is on adult cardiac surgery, including mitral valve repair surgery, coronary artery bypass, and atrial fibrillation surgery. My passion is to provide quality care and value to the patient experience.
Education & Training
- Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1989 - 1992
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Surgery, 1984 - 1989
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
- VA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
- NJ State Medical License 2006 - 2025
- PA State Medical License 1985 - 2024
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Legacy Award American Heart Association, 2019
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Eternal Flame Award American Heart Association, 2013
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 83 citationsComplications from Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass.Raymond L. Singer, John D. Mannion, Thomas L. Bauer, Frederick R. Armenti, Richard N. Edie
Chest. 1993-11-01 - 61 citationsCannulation of the axillary artery for cardiopulmonary bypass: safeguards and pitfalls.Michael C. Sinclair, Raymond L Singer, Norman J Manley, Ralph M Montesano
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2003-03-01 - 5 citationsExtra-anatomic redo of MIDCAB and OPCAB: an early experience.Sinclair Mc, LeBoutillier M rd, Gee W, Phillips T, Singer Rl
The Heart Surgery Forum. 2000-01-01
Press Mentions
- My Dad Is My HeroFebruary 24th, 2018
- Lehigh Valley Health Network Forms Medical InstitutesSeptember 8th, 2017
- Raymond L. Singer, MD, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Jefferson HealthDecember 20th, 2023
Grant Support
- Clinical InvestigatorNational Cancer Institute1999–Present
Committees
- Board Member, Leonard Pool Society 2013 - Present
- American Health and Drug Benefits®, Editorial Board 2012 - Present
- Chair, Department of Surgery Quality Assurance Committee 2011 - Present
- Member, Lehigh Valley Health Network Board of Trustees Development Committee 2007 - Present
- Member, Cardiovascular Leadership Council 2007 - Present
- Chair, Technology Assessment Committee 2007 - 2012
- Member, Medical Executive Committee 2007 - 2009
- President, Lehigh County Medical Society 2007 - 2009
- President, Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery 2005 - 2006
Research History
- Clinical Research Thomas Jefferson University HospitalHeparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia1989 - 1992
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Member
External Links
- Singer Heart/Lung Consulting, Inc.http://www.heartlungdoc.com
- Lehigh Valley Health Networkhttp://www.lvhn.org
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