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Joseph Zwischenberger, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Lexington, KY

JosephBZwischenbergerMD

Thoracic Surgery • Lexington, KY

Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor of Surgery, University KY College of Medicine

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  • Office

    800 Rose Street, Mn264
    University Of Kentucky, Department Of Surgery
    Lexington, KY 40536
    Phone+1 859-323-6013
    Fax+1 859-323-1045

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1984 - 1986
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 1977 - 1984
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1987 - 2008
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1980 - 1981
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FCCM) American College of Critical Care Medicine
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Extra Hours Worked by Student Volunteers Expand Vaccination Capacity at UK
    Extra Hours Worked by Student Volunteers Expand Vaccination Capacity at UKJanuary 31st, 2021
  • Dr. Eric G. Mortensen, M.D., Ph.D., Clinical Trial Veteran, Joins CytoSorbents as Chief Medical Officer
    Dr. Eric G. Mortensen, M.D., Ph.D., Clinical Trial Veteran, Joins CytoSorbents as Chief Medical OfficerJune 9th, 2017

Grant Support

  • Development Of A Perfusion-Induced Systemic Hyperthermia Delivery ApparatusNational Cancer Institute2010–2011
  • Development Of A Perfusion-Induced Systemic Hyperthermia Delivery ApparatusNational Cancer Institute2010
  • Role Of Ventilator Damage Inflammation In Burn And Inhalation Injury/Project 4National Institute Of General Medical Sciences2004–2008
  • Development Of A Perfusion-Induced Systemic Hyperthermia Delivery ApparatusNational Cancer Institute2007
  • Ambulatory Arteriovenous Carbon Dioxide RemovalNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2004–2005
  • PAL: Pre-Clinical Fabrication &Outcomes StudiesNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003–2004
  • Surgical Studies Of Severe Respiratory FailureNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2001–2004
  • Perfusion Induced Systemic Hyperthermia For Metastatic Lung CarcinomaNational Center For Research Resources1998–2000

Professional Memberships

Dr. Joseph Zwischenberger, Dr. Joseph Zwischenberger, MD, Dr. J Zwischenberger, Dr. Joseph B Zwischenberger