Overview of Dr. Ailawadi
Dr. Gorav Ailawadi is a thoracic surgeon based in Ann Arbor, MI, specializing in adult cardiac, aortic, and cardiopulmonary transplantation surgeries, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1998, completed his surgery residency at the University of Michigan in 2005, and a thoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Virginia Medical Center in 2007. Currently, he serves as Chair at the University of Michigan Medical Center and has previously held roles such as Professor of Surgery/Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. Dr. Ailawadi's expertise includes electrocardiography, myocardial infarction, and cardiac catheterization. He has authored several publications, including studies on surgical valve replacements and tricuspid valve operations. He has been involved in clinical trials and has earned multiple awards, highlighting his impact in thoracic surgery research and practice.
Office
1500 E. Medical Center Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Education & Training
- University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2005 - 2007
- University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2005
- Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1998
- Northwestern UniversityBS, Chemistry, 1991 - 1994
Certifications & Licensure
- MI State Medical License 2001 - 2027
- VA State Medical License 2005 - 2022
- TX State Medical License 2012 - 2012
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
- Richard E. Clark Award: Awarded to Top Adult STS Cardiac Paper at STS Annual Meeting 2013
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
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Clinical Trials
- Hybrid Revascularization Observational Study Start of enrollment: 2010 May 01
- Perceval S Aortic Heart Valve Study- North America Start of enrollment: 2013 Apr 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Factors Associated With Permanent Pacemaker Placement After Tricuspid Valve Operations.Salman Zaheer, Sari D Holmes, Emily Rodriguez, Nolan M Winicki, Emily Larson
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-02-01 - Evaluation of sex differences in the receipt of concomitant atrial fibrillation procedures during nonmitral cardiac surgery.Catherine M Wagner, Patricia F Theurer, Melissa J Clark, Chang He, Carol Ling
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2025-02-01 - Increased Risk of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement After Prior Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement with Concomitant Valve Disease.Robert B Hawkins, Barbara C S Hamilton, Devraj Sukul, G Michael Deeb, Gorav Ailawadi
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-01-21
Journal Articles
- Predictors of Operative Mortality in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Prolonged Intensive Care DurationGillen J, Lapar D, Crosby IK, Sawyer RG, Lau CL, Kron IL, Ailawadi G, J Am Coll Surg, 1/1/2013
- Adenosine A2A Receptor Deletion Exacerbates Experimental Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm FormationBhamidipati CM, Mehta GS, Moehle CW, Meher A, Su G, Vigneshwar NG, Barbery C, Sharma AK, Kron IL, Laubach VE, Owens GK, Upchurch GR Jr., Ailawadi G, FASEB, 1/1/2013
- Blood Product Conservation Is Associated with Improved Outcomes and Reduced Costs Following Cardiac SurgeryLaPar DJ, Crosby IK, Ailawadi G, Ad N, Choi E, Spiess BD, Rich JB, Kasirajan V, Fonner E, Kron IL, Speir AM, J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 1/1/2013
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Lectures
- Open Surgical Approaches to Patients With MAC and MS/MR — Techniques and OutcomesCRF Transcatheter Valve Therapy (TVT) - Structural Heart Disease Summit - Chicago, IL - 6/14/2019
- TENDYNE: Attributes, Challenges, and Clinical Data (SUMMIT)CRF Transcatheter Valve Therapy (TVT) - Structural Heart Disease Summit - Chicago, IL - 6/14/2019
Press Mentions
- Heart Surgeons Wary of Being 'Left Behind' in Tricuspid InnovationJanuary 26th, 2025
- Pooled All-Female Analysis Support Benefits of TAVI over SAVRNovember 1st, 2024
- Women More Likely Than Men to Die After Heart Surgery Complications, Suggests JAMA StudyOctober 23rd, 2024
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Professional Memberships
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
Anthem HealthKeepers HMO/POS
Anthem KeyCare PPO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Illinois BlueChoice Select
BCBS Illinois PPO
BCBS North Carolina BlueOptions PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Cofinity PPO
Coventry Carelink Health Plans PPOCoventry Health Care PPO Platinum
Coventry Missouri - HMO/POS
Coventry Virginia - HMO
First Health PPO
Great West PPO
Health Alliance PPO
HealthLink PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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