Edward D. Staples MD

Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery

Associate Professor of Surgery, University Fla College of Medicine

Summary

Dr. Edward Staples is a thoracic surgeon based in Gainesville, FL, specializing in cardiopulmonary transplantation and cardiovascular surgery. He completed his medical education and training at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and the University of Florida, as well as Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Since 1982, he has been an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Staples is experienced in adult general thoracic surgery, lung transplant surgery, and cardiac transplant surgery. He has contributed to several publications, including studies on myocardial ischemia in pediatric donor hearts and innovations in cryopreservation techniques. He was recognized as one of America's Top Doctors by Castle Connolly from 2002 to 2014.

University of FloridaFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1982 - 1984
University of Florida College of MedicineResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 1982 - 1984
University of Florida College of Medicine JacksonvilleResidency, Surgery, 1979 - 1982
Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1977 - 1979
University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 1977