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Michael Bowdish, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA

MichaelEugeneBowdishMDMS(He/Him)

Thoracic Surgery Los Angeles, CA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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  • Office

    127 S. San Vincente
    AHSP A3100
    Los Angeles, CA 90048

Summary

  • Dr. Michael Bowdish is a cardiac surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery and is experienced in aortic surgery, endovascular aortic therapy, cardiac transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. Dr. Bowdish also leads a very active clinical research program in cardiovascular disease and health outcomes research.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California
    University of Southern CaliforniaMS, Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology, 2016 - 2019
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2005 - 2007
  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Surgery, 1998 - 2005
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1998, MD
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignBS, Honors Biology/Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude with Highest Distinction, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2004 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2013-2014
  • Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Amid Declining Use, Mechanical SAVR Valves Beat Bioprosthetic for Survival
    Amid Declining Use, Mechanical SAVR Valves Beat Bioprosthetic for SurvivalJanuary 27th, 2025
  • Mechanical AVR Associated with Significant Survival Benefit vs. Bioprosthetic AVR in Patients ≤60 Years
    Mechanical AVR Associated with Significant Survival Benefit vs. Bioprosthetic AVR in Patients ≤60 YearsJanuary 27th, 2025
  • Young SAVR Patients Live Longer with Mechanical Valves—Should Surgeons, Cardiologists Rethink Current Practice?
    Young SAVR Patients Live Longer with Mechanical Valves—Should Surgeons, Cardiologists Rethink Current Practice?January 27th, 2025
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Grant Support

  • Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials NetworkNational Institutes of Health / National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute2014–Present

Committees

  • Chair, USC Biomedical Institutional Review Board 2019 - Present

Professional Memberships