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Michael Jessen, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Dallas, TX

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Thoracic Surgery • Dallas, TX

Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas

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Overview of Dr. Jessen

Dr. Michael Jessen is a thoracic surgeon in Dallas, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's Medical Center Dallas, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Health, Dallas VA North Texas HCS, and William P. Clements, Jr. University Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Manitoba and has been in practice 36 years. Dr. Jessen accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 40 doctors at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and one of 22 doctors at Children's Medical Center Dallas who specialize in Thoracic Surgery. He also speaks multiple languages, including French. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 1988 - 1990
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1986 - 1990
  • University of Manitoba
    University of ManitobaClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1987 - 2013
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Percutaneous Aspiration for Septic Thrombi in Burn Patients  
    Joseph J Martinez, Michael E Jessen, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Lectures

  • Surgical Solutions for Refractory Angina 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/18/2019

Press Mentions

  • Why Heart Attacks Are Difficult to Diagnose After Cardiac Surgery
    Why Heart Attacks Are Difficult to Diagnose After Cardiac SurgeryMarch 4th, 2022
  • NEJM Editorial Highlights the Difficulty of Diagnosing Heart Attacks in Postoperative Patients
    NEJM Editorial Highlights the Difficulty of Diagnosing Heart Attacks in Postoperative PatientsMarch 3rd, 2022
  • Transcatheter Heart Valve Handbook: A Surgeons' and Interventional Council Review
    Transcatheter Heart Valve Handbook: A Surgeons' and Interventional Council ReviewDecember 7th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • Cardiac Preservation Prior To TransplantationNational Center For Research Resources2007–2011
  • Citric Acid Cycle Metabolism During Cardiac SurgeryNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
  • Metabolic Effects Of Cardioplegia Substrate Enhancements In MyocardiumNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Citric Acid Cycle Metabolism During Cardiac SurgeryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1998–2001
  • Substrate Modification For Myocardial ProtectionNational Center For Research Resources1997–1998
  • Substrate Modification For Myocardial Protection: Citric Acid Cycle &IschemiaNational Center For Research Resources1996

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Texas BlueChoice
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Empire BCBS HMO
    Empire BCBS PPO
    First Health PPO
    GHI PPO
    Great West PPO
    HIP of New York - Select PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Oxford Health Freedom
    Oxford Health Liberty
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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