HelenMari L Merritt DO

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

Adult Cardiothoracic Surgeon Executive Committee Physicians Clinic

Summary

Dr Merritt is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive surgery, including the DaVinci robot. She has an interest in surgical ablation for arrhythmia and in valve preservation. Dr Merritt serves on multiple leadership committees within her organization and within national/international societies. She maintains a strong interest in mentorship and education.

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Dr. HelenMari L. Merritt-Genore, DO

Cardiothoracic surgeon HelenMari Merritt-Genore, DO

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 2009 - 2015
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 2008 - 2009
Texas College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2008

PubMed

Commentary: Oh the places you'll go? Implications of cardiac rehab following surgery.
HelenMari Merritt
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2024-05-03
7 citations
The Thoracic Surgery Medical Student Association: Understanding the needs of medical students pursuing cardiothoracic surgery in the United States.
Edgar Aranda-Michel, Lena Trager, Eleanor F Gerhard, Connor Magura, Jason Han
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2023-07-01
Contemporary management of intracardiac thrombi: a tale of two clots.
Ben Branigan, Sam Brown, Ryan Zavala, HelenMari Merritt
The Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology. 2023-06-01

Journal Articles

Progressive Independence in Clinical Training: Perspective of a National, Multispecialty Panel of Residents and Fellows
Franzone, J, Kennedy, B, Merritt, HM, et al, Journal of Graduate Medical Education, 12/2015
Endovascular AAA Bioabsorbable Graft- A Pilot Study Demonstrating a Confluent Endothelium and Neotissue Formation in Swine
3. Kaufmann J, Bayer J, Mancuso J, Merritt HM, et al, Journal of Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine.
CRT-700 Endovascular AAA Bioabsorbable Graft- A Pilot Study Demonstrating a Confluent Endothelium and Neotissue Formation in Swine
Kaufmann J, Bayer J, Mancuso J, Merritt HM, et al, JACC, 2015

Books/Book Chapters

TSRA Primer of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chapter: Aortic Valve
Youssef SJ, Williams JAEdition 1,2013

Abstracts/Posters

Endovascular AAA Bioabsorbable Graft- A Pilot Study Demonstrating a Confluent Endothelium and Neotissue Formation in Swine
Kaufmann J, Bayer J, Mancuso J, Merritt HM, et al, Cardiovascular Research Technologies, Washington DC, 2/2015
Esophageal Stenting: The UT Experience
Merritt, HM, Bayer, J et al, AATS, Toronto, Canada, 5/2014
Hybrid Endovascular Repair of Complex Thoracic Pseudoaneurysm in Variant
Merritt, HM; Reddy VS, South Texas ACS, Austin, TX, 1/2010
Gallbladder Perforation: Increased Risk in a Population Associated with Lower BMI
Parikh P, Merritt HM, Malireddy, K, Sordo S, and Savu, M, SAGES, 2010
Combined use of Progressive Pneumoperitoneum and Component Separation
Merritt, HM; Richa de Arco, J; Van Sickle, K, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Washington DC, 6/2008
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Other

Southern Thoracic Surgical Association 61st Annual Meeting: Tucson, AZ Moderator: First Scientific Session
n/a
Arizona - 2014

Guidelines for Surgical Management for Atrial Fibrillation Writing Committe, International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery 2021 - Present
Workforce on Annual Meeting, Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2020 - Present
Perioperative Care Committee, American Association of Thoracic Surgeons 2020 - Present
Co-Chair Membership Committee, Women in Thoracic Surgery 2020 - Present
Workforce on Critical Care, Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2018 - Present
Workforce on Coding and Reimbursement, Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2018 - Present
Member- Intermediate Disaster Response, Lutherans in Medical Missions 2010 - Present
Co-Chair STS University, STS Annual Meeting, STS Leadership Committee 2020 - 2021
Thoracic Surgery Resident Representative, Thoracic Surgery Residency Review Commitee 2012 - 2015
Thoracic Surgery Resident Representative, ACGME Council for Review Commitee Residents 2012 - 2015
Member, ACGME CRCR Eduation Subcomittee 2012 - 2015
Education Committee, Thoracic Surgery Residency Association 2011 - 2012
Medical Student Representative, Texas Medical Association TEXPAC Board 2006 - 2007
Member, American Medical Association Community Service Committee 2006 - 2007
Medical Student Representative, Texas Medical Association- Child Behavioral Health 2005 - 2006
Medical Student Representative, Texas Medical Association- Foundation Board 2005 - 2006