JohnGregoryMarkleyMD

Summary

• John Markley, MD is a thoracic surgeon based in Columbia, MO, with subspecialties including adult cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and cardiovascular surgery. His education includes an MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin, residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, and a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery from the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center. He has held several positions including currently being the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at MU Health Care (previously the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Truman VA in Columbia 2013-2022). Dr. Markley has published numerous articles in respected medical journals and has expertise in beating heart surgery, minimally invasive surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, and complex aortic surgery. His numerous awards include the Dr. Julio Barbero Combat Surgeons Award and the Health Educator of the Year award from the University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics.