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Chris Cook, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Norfolk, VA

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Thoracic Surgery Norfolk, VA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery for Vandalia Health

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  • Office

    600 Gresham Dr
    Ste 8600
    Norfolk, VA 23507
    Phone+1 757-388-6005

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2007 - 2009
  • Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine
    Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2002
  • Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
    Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineClass of 1997
  • Marshall University
    Marshall UniversityNo Degree, Biology, 1991 - 1993
  • West Virginia Institute of Technology
    West Virginia Institute of TechnologyNo Degree, Civil Engineering, 1989 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • UPMC Commitment and Excellence in Services (ACES) Award 2015
  • Richard L Simmons, MD Speak Up for Patient Safety Award 2014
  • Faculty of the Year Award for Cardiac Surgery University of Pittsburgh, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2014-2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Partial Aortic Clamping to Perform Proximal Coronary Anastomosis is Not Associated with An Increased Risk of Stroke  
    Chu D, Schaheen L, Morell VO, Gleason TG, Cook CC, Wei LM, Badhwar V, JAMA Surg, 1/1/2015
  • The Impact of Comprehensive STS Quality Improvement on Outcomes and Failure to Rescue  
    Chu D, Chan P, Wei LM, Cook CC, Gleason TG, Morell VO, Badhwar V, Ann Thorac Surg, 1/1/2015
  • Repair of Post-Infarct Posterior Ventricular Septal Defect: Posterior Inferior Ventricular Septal Defect  
    Cook CC, Gleason TG, Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Cannulation and Conduct of Cardiopulmonary Bypass 
    1/27/2016
  • CABG Patients Postoperative Care & Transfusions 
    Wexford, PA - 1/26/2016
  • CVA After Cardiac Surgery 
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1/16/2016
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Professional Memberships