RichardLPragerMD

Summary

• Dr. Richard Prager is a cardiac and thoracic surgeon based in Ann Arbor, MI, with subspecialties in adult cardiac and cardiovascular surgery. He completed his medical education at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, with residency and fellowship at the University of Michigan. His initial focus included the broad spectrum of cardiac and thoracic surgery and his interests evolved to a focus on the spectrum of adult cardiac surgical procedures. Dr. Prager has contributed several publications to prominent journals such as The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and Circulation. He has also been involved in clinical trials focused on preventing healthcare-acquired infections after cardiac surgery. His professional accolades include the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification, being named a Top MD by Consumers Checkbook, and holding fellowships with the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Cardiology and being a member of the Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Board and Quality Collaborative , the STS Board and the EACTS Board.