GeorgeJohnKontosJr.MD
Thoracic Surgery • Silvis, ILAortic Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Surgeon at Genesis Health Group Surgical Associates
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Office
855 Illini Dr
Ste 304
Silvis, IL 61282Phone+1 309-281-2120Fax+1 309-281-2129
Education & Training
University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1989 - 1990
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Surgery, 1986 - 1988
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Thoracic Surgery, 1985 - 1986- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Surgery, 1982 - 1985
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 1982
Certifications & Licensure
IA State Medical License 2010 - 2026
IL State Medical License 2006 - 2026
AL State Medical License 1988 - 2024
TN State Medical License 2001 - 2010
AR State Medical License 2004 - 2009
MN State Medical License 1983 - 1994
TX State Medical License 1992 - 1994- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 12 citationsThe role of neural and vasoactive mediators in the regulation of the pulmonary circulation during cardiopulmonary preservation.Jay P. Mashburn, George J. Kontos, Kazuhiro Hashimoto, David M. Wilson, Hartzell V. Schaff
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 1989-09-01 - 9 citationsLeft ventricular function in subacute and chronic mitral regurgitation. Effect on function early postoperatively.George J. Kontos, Hartzell V. Schaff, Bernard J. Gersh, Alfred A. Bove
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 1989-08-01 - 75 citationsThrombotic obstruction of disc valves: Clinical recognition and surgical managementGeorge J. Kontos, Hartzell V. Schaff, Thomas A. Orszulak, Francisco J. Puga, James R. Pluth
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 1989-07-01
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