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Damien LaPar, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Houston, TX

DamienJ.LaParMDMSc

Thoracic Surgery • Houston, TX

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgeon

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  • Office

    6410 Fannin St, Ste 370
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 832-325-6516
    Fax+1 713-512-2230

Education & Training

  • Boston Children’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Boston Children’s Hospital/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Congenital Cardiac Surgery, 2016 - 2017
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2014 - 2016
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2007 - 2014
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2017 - 2021
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2016 - 2017
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2007 - 2017
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Complete Atrioventricular Canal Repair with a Decellularized Porcine Small Intestinal Submucosa Patch  
    Damien J LaPar, Elizabeth H Stephens, Emile Bacha, Jeffrey Dayton, Congenital Heart Disease

Press Mentions

  • Where to Turn When You Learn Your Baby Has a Heart Defect
    Where to Turn When You Learn Your Baby Has a Heart DefectFebruary 17th, 2022
  • Outcomes for Cardiac Valve Procedure Patients Are Affected by Insurance Status, Study Finds
    Outcomes for Cardiac Valve Procedure Patients Are Affected by Insurance Status, Study FindsJuly 6th, 2011

Professional Memberships

Dr. Damien LaPar, Dr. Damien LaPar, MD, Dr. D LaPar, Dr. Damien J. LaPar