CraigRSaundersMD
Thoracic Surgery • Manilla, IAAdult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Physician
Dr. Saunders is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Office
2427 Quince Rd
Manilla, IA 51454Phone+1 908-872-2484
Summary
- Dr. Craig Saunders is a Cleveland Clinic trained thoracic surgeon and former Head of Affiliate Programs before taking the Chairmanship at RWJBarnanas in New Jersey. Recently retired he moved back to a Iowa in 2021.,He received his medical degree from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.
Education & Training
Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1978 - 1980
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Surgery, 1974 - 1978
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1970 - 1971
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1970
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1980 - Present
IA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
NJ State Medical License 1998 - 2021
HI State Medical License 2007 - 2016
OH State Medical License 1993 - 1998
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Inside Jersey Magazine Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2010-2014
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
- New Jersey Life - Top Heart Doctors and OB-GYN Castle Connolly, 2009
- Join now to see all
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 14 citationsEmergent TandemHeart-ECMO for acute severe mitral regurgitation with cardiogenic shock and hypoxaemia: a case seriesMichael DiVita, Gautam Visveswaran, Kasaiah Makam, Peyman Naji, Marc Cohen
European Heart Journal. Case Reports. 2020-01-06 - 14 citationsOutcomes following emergent open repair for thoracic aortic dissection are improved at higher volume centers in direct admissions and transfers.Aurelie Merlo, Dhaval Chauhan, Christopher Pettit, Kimberly N. Hong, Craig R. Saunders
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 2016-08-02 - 4 citationsThe impact of age and severity of comorbid illness on outcomes after isolated aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosisMark J. Russo, Alexander Iribarne, Emily Chen, Ashwin Karanam, Christopher Pettit
Risk Management and Healthcare Policy. 2015-05-20
Press Mentions
Business as Usual During the Pandemic, This Time Through PlexiglassJuly 3rd, 2020
Professional Memberships
- Member
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:
