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John Ofenloch, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Clearwater, FL

JohnOfenlochMD

Thoracic Surgery Clearwater, FL

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

Cardiovascular Surgery, BayCare Medical Group/BayCare Healthcare

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  • Office

    455 Pinellas St
    Suite 320
    Clearwater, FL 33756
    Phone+1 727-446-2273
    Fax+1 727-441-4966

Summary

  • John Ofenloch, MD, is a specialist in Cardiac Surgery, based in Clearwater, FL. He is proficient in various surgical procedures including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and endovascular surgery. Dr. Ofenloch specializes in valvular heart disease including complex mitral valve repair. With a medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, his education also includes a residency and subsequent fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. His knowledge and expertise have been shared through several scholarly publications in eminent journals like The Journal of Surgical Research and Cardiovascular Surgery, which have been cited by other publications multiple times. He participates in multiple national research trials involving structural hear disease and atrial fibrillation.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1999 - 2002
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1999
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1993
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameBS, 1985 - 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1997 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Patients Reap Benefits from Heart Team's Vision
    Patients Reap Benefits from Heart Team's VisionMarch 29th, 2023
  • Morton Plant Hospital Offers Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    Morton Plant Hospital Offers Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass SurgeryJune 8th, 2024