JosephMatthewForbessMD
Thoracic Surgery • Miami, FLAdult Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Chief, Cardiovascular Surgery
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Office
3100 SW 62nd Ave
Miami, FL 33155Phone+1 305-666-6511
Summary
- Dr. Joseph Forbess is a thoracic surgeon in Miami, FL and is affiliated with Nicklaus Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, and cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in cardiothoraic surgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.
Education & Training
University of Texas DallasMBA, 2016
Duke University HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1997 - 1999- Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1990 - 1997
Boston Children’s Hospital/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Congenital Cardiac Surgery, 1992 - 1994
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1990- Harvard UniversityAB, Biology, 1982 - 1986
Certifications & Licensure
MD State Medical License 2020 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2023 - 2025
IL State Medical License 2016 - 2023
MS State Medical License 2020 - 2023
TX State Medical License 2004 - 2018
GA State Medical License 2002 - 2005
NC State Medical License 1992 - 2004- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 76 citationsVenoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in pediatric cardiac support.Vinod H. Thourani, Paul M. Kirshbom, Kirk R. Kanter, Janet M. Simsic, Brian Kogon
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2006-07-01 - 19 citationsMitral Valve Replacement in Infants Using a 15-mm Mechanical ValveOsama Eltayeb, William J. Readdy, Michael C. Mongé, Joseph M. Forbess, Anne E. Sarwark
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2019-08-01 - 116 citationsNeurodevelopmental outcome after congenital heart surgery: Results from an institutional registryJoseph M. Forbess, Karen J. Visconti, Camille Hancock-Friesen, Robert C. Howe, David C. Bellinger
Circulation. 2002-09-24
Journal Articles
- Use of a Dilatable exGraft™ Conduit in Single Ventricle PalliationJoseph Forbess, MD, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Press Mentions
University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Named a “Best Children’s Hospital” for Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report for 2022June 14th, 2022- University of Maryland Taps Leading Pediatric Surgeon to Head Children's Heart ProgramDecember 21st, 2020
- Postdoctoral Scientist in Cardiovascular SciencesJune 12th, 2020
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Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
Industry Relationships
- Advisory Board, PECA Labs2020 - 2020
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