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Stephen Bailey, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Pittsburgh, PA

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Thoracic Surgery Pittsburgh, PA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

System Chair, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Chair, Cardiovascular Institute Allegheny Health Network

Overview of Dr. Bailey

Stephen Bailey, MD, is a thoracic surgeon based in Pittsburgh, PA, with subspecialties in adult cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, cardiopulmonary transplantation, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He completed his medical training at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in surgery at University of Utah Health, and a fellowship in thoracic surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus). Dr. Bailey has published extensively on topics such as aortic valve replacement and left ventricular assist devices, contributing articles to prominent journals like The New England Journal of Medicine and JACC: Heart Failure. His clinical trial involvement includes the MOMENTUM 3 Continued Access Protocol and the PARTNER 3 Trial. He has received recognition for his contributions, including CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and Fellowship from the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2003 - 2005
  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2003
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1998 - 2008
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Clinical Research A Bayesian Model to Predict Survival After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation  
    Stephen H Bailey, Srinivas Murali, Joseph G Rogers, Raymond Benza, Jeffrey J Teuteberg, Colleen K McIlvennan, Robert L Kormos, JoAnn Lindenfeld, ScienceDirect

Authored Content

  • Self Expanding or Balloon Expandable TAVR. in Patients with a Small Aortic AnnulusApril 2024

Press Mentions

  • While Watching a Heart Surgery, Carrick Students Learn About the Many Paths to a Medical Career
    While Watching a Heart Surgery, Carrick Students Learn About the Many Paths to a Medical CareerJanuary 3rd, 2025
  • Cardiac Surgeons at Pittsburgh's Allegheny General Hospital First in the State to Successfully Implant New Device to Repair Leaky Tricuspid Heart Valve
    Cardiac Surgeons at Pittsburgh's Allegheny General Hospital First in the State to Successfully Implant New Device to Repair Leaky Tricuspid Heart ValveOctober 10th, 2024
  • Allegheny General Hospital Among Nation's Top Enrollment Sites for Clinical Trial Exploring How Wearable Technology Can Inform Therapies for Atrial Fibrillation Patients
    Allegheny General Hospital Among Nation's Top Enrollment Sites for Clinical Trial Exploring How Wearable Technology Can Inform Therapies for Atrial Fibrillation PatientsOctober 3rd, 2024
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Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    HealthAmerica HealthAssurance PPO
    Highmark BCBS ClassicBlue
    Highmark BCBS PPOBlue
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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