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John Brown, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Indianapolis, IN

JohnWBrownMDEmeritus Professor, Cardiac Surgery, IU

Thoracic Surgery Indianapolis, IN

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Emeritus Professor with Endowed Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Indiana University

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  • Office

    545 Barnhill Dr
    Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Phone+1 317-944-7150
    Fax+1 317-274-2940

Summary

  • Dr. John Brown is a thoracic surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Indiana University Health University Hospital and IU Health Methodist Hospital. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and has been in practice 47 years. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery and pediatric cardiac surgery and is experienced in prosthetic valve endocarditis, echocardiography, adult general thoracic surgery, aortic surgery, and adult cardiac surgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1976 - 1978
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 1974 - 1976
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 1970 - 1972
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1970 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1973 - 2013
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2011 - 2011
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1998 - 1998
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic SurgeryCongenital Heart Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Cardiology Leaders Who Started on Same Day in 1978 to Retire from IU Health Jan. 1
    Cardiology Leaders Who Started on Same Day in 1978 to Retire from IU Health Jan. 1December 31st, 2020
  • 2019 Health Care Heroes: Decorated Pediatric Surgeon Works with Kids He Saved Decades Ago
    2019 Health Care Heroes: Decorated Pediatric Surgeon Works with Kids He Saved Decades AgoMarch 1st, 2019

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