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Charles Anderson, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Bremerton, WA, St. Michael Medical Center

CharlesA.AndersonMD

Thoracic Surgery Bremerton, WA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

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Summary

  • I perform a wide range of open cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures as well as many minimally invasive procedures. I am currently interested in developing minimally invasive program initiatives for hybrid revascularization and atrial fibrillation. My main focus continues to be in robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery.

Education & Training

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    Ochsner Clinic FoundationFellowship, Cardiac Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support, 2005 - 2006
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Thoracic Surgery, 2000 - 2002
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1994 - 1998
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    Tripler Army Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Creighton University School of MedicineClass of 1991
  • Creighton University
    Creighton UniversityBS, Biology, 1984 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2012 - 2019
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2005 - 2006
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2003 - 2006
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2005 - 2006
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2002 - 2004
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Surgeon Achievement Award The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 1998
  • First Place in the Gary P. Wratten Trauma Paper Competition Walter Reed Army Hospital, 1998
  • First Place in the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, 1998
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Aortic Graft Protection by Tissue Engineering with Vascularized Seromuscular Enteric Pedicles in a Porcine Model of Combined Abdominal Trauma: A Prospective Randomize...  
    Anderson CA, Sawyer MJ, Cordts PR, DeMaioribus CA, Barcia PJ, Digestive Surgery
  • Sleeve Resection of a Transcarinal Bronchial Carcinoid After Laser Debulking.  
    Mulloy MR, Anderson CA, Laos O, Weiman D, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
  • Seromuscular Enteric Pedicles and Prosthetic Aortic Graft Complications in a Porcine Abdominal Trauma Model.  
    Anderson CA, Sawyer AJ, Cordts PA, Cordts PR, Demaioribus CA, Mauschuetz KN, Digestive Surgery
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Aortic Graft Protection with Enteric Pedicles.
    Michael J. Sawyer, The Pacific Coast Surgical Association Annual Meeting, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur
  • Small Bowel Pedicle for Aortic Graft Protection: A Pilot Study.
    Michael J. Sawyer, 16th World Congress of the Collegium International Chirugiae Digestive, Madrid, Spain
  • Case Series Of Two Types Of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias Presenting In Adults And Repaired With Minimally Invasive Robotic Techniques.
    Anderson CA, ISMICS meeting, Los Angeles, California

Lectures

  • The High Risk Sternum: A Role For Rigid Fixation. 
    Multiple locations, 2008, 2009
  • Design, Development and Status – PROACT 2010. 
    Loma Linda University Medical Center
  • An Unusual Complication of Percutaneous Tracheostomy in a Patient with H1N1 "Swine Flu". 
    ISMICS meeting, Berlin, Germany
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Committees

  • Chief, DaVinci Cardiothoracic Minimally Invasive Surgery Program (2009-present) 2008 - 2012
  • Member, Robotics Credentialing Committee 2008 - 2012
  • Member, Compensation Committee (2008-present) 2008 - 2012
  • Member, Ethics Committee 2004 - 2005
  • Co-Chairman, Cardiac Care Committee 2002 - 2003
  • Member, Trauma / Critical Care Committee 2002 - 2003
  • Delegate, Army Select Delegate to the Resident Physicians Section, AMA 1994 - 1998
  • Resident Representative, Hospital Education Committee Resident Representative, Surgery (1994-1998) 1994 - 1998
  • Resident Representative, Graduate Education Subcommittee, Resident Representative (1994-1998) 1994 - 1998
  • Class representative, General Surgery Class Representative, Intern Class 1991 - 1992

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • consultant, KLS-MartinConsult on complicated sternal dehiscence patients and appropriate applications for the Talon SystemDisclosure: Consultant fee2011 - Present