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Robert Chen, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Palo Alto, CA

RobertChenMDMPH(He/Him)

Thoracic Surgery Palo Alto, CA

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

Clinical Instructor, Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Office

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Falk Cardiovascular Research Building
    Palo Alto, CA 94305
    Phone+1 949-247-1058

Summary

  • A devoting cardiovascular surgeon with thoracic transplant experience trained in Taiwan and USA. An aspiring specialist of innovation, who maintains composure during high-stress environments, is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes and professional excellence.
    * Abundant thoracic organ recovery, ECMO, and aortic surgery experience
    * Biostatistics and data sciences expert

Clinical Expertise

  • Aortic surgery, Adult cardiac surgery, Lung transplant surgery, Cardiac transplant surgery, Endovascular surgery, Heart failure surgery / VAD, Statistical models, Cardiothoracic surgery, ECMO, Thoracic organ procurement

Education & Training

  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 2020 - 2021
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2016 - 2017
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2010 - 2011
  • Harvard School of Public Health
    Harvard School of Public HealthMaster of Public Health, Quantitative Methods, 1998 - 1999
  • National Taiwan University College of Medicine
    National Taiwan University College of MedicineClass of 1997, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • SAS Institute, Inc.Certified Associate: Programming Fundamentals Using SAS Viya
  • SAS Institute, Inc.SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programming Using SAS 9.4

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin), German