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Samuel Vester, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati, OH

SamuelRussellVesterMDFACS, FACC,FACP,FAHA

Thoracic Surgery Cincinnati, OH

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor, Cardiac Surgery University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Health Sciences Center Cincinnati, Ohio

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  • Office

    3188 Bellevue Ave
    Cincinnati, OH 45219
    Phone+1 513-475-8787
    Fax+1 513-929-7239

Summary

  • Dr. S. Russell Vester is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Cincinnati, OH. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has been in practice 34 years. He is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati Health Sciences Center. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery and adult congenital heart disease. He has broad experience in entrepreneurship, leadership and management in business both inside and outside of medicine.

Education & Training

  • Boston Children’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Boston Children’s Hospital/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Congenital Cardiac Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1988 - 1990
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1988
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1991 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1993 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1988 - 1993
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals EHR, athenahealth, Inc, 2013-2014
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

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