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Rachel Harrison, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Baltimore, MD

RachelE.HarrisonMD(She/Her)

Thoracic Surgery Baltimore, MD

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation

Physician

Overview of Dr. Harrison

I'm a board certified cardiac surgeon at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital. I treat ischemic heart disease, structural heart conditions, valvular disease, rhythm disorders, and aortopathy. I am particularly interested in surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, and am uniquely skilled in complex lead extraction and management (related to pacemakers / defibrillators). My background in heart failure, transplant, ECMO (short term heart-lung machine) and LVAD (long term cardiac support device), and my experience treating very sick patients gives me a unique perspective and skill set to manage complex heart disease.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Thoracic Surgery, 2013 - 2016
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2014
  • University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of MedicineClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2016 - 2023
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2016 - 2022
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2014 - 2019
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Speaker / Consultant, Philips Lead Management2022 - Present