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Francis Pagani, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Ann Arbor, MI

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Thoracic Surgery Ann Arbor, MI

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery

Otto Gago MD Endowed Professor of Cardiac Surgery, University Michigan Medical School

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  • Office

    1500 E Medical Center Dr
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109
    Phone+1 734-936-4000

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1993 - 1995
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1993
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1980 - Present
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1993 - 2027
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1992 - 2024
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
  • Good Housekeeping: Top Heart Centers for Women Castle Connolly, 2004
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Expenditures in the Real-World with Left Ventricular Assist Devices – the CLEAR-LVAD Study  
    Francis Pagani, MD, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation

Lectures

  • Hemodynamic Support for the Advanced Heart Failure Patient in VT Storm The Surgeon's Approach 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019

Press Mentions

  • Transplantation with Hearts Donated After Circulatory Death Appears Feasible
    Transplantation with Hearts Donated After Circulatory Death Appears FeasibleJanuary 13th, 2022
  • Using Donor Hearts After Circulatory Death Is Feasible for Transplantation
    Using Donor Hearts After Circulatory Death Is Feasible for TransplantationJanuary 12th, 2022
  • New Life for Donor Hearts Normally Deemed off-Limits for Transplant
    New Life for Donor Hearts Normally Deemed off-Limits for TransplantDecember 15th, 2021
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