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Thoralf Sundt, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Boston, MA

ThoralfSundtMD

Thoracic Surgery Boston, MA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery

Chief Division of Cardiac Surgery, MGH and Professor of Surgery HMS

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  • Office

    55 Fruit St
    Boston, MA 02114
    Phone+1 617-643-9745
    Fax+1 617-726-5804

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1991 - 1993
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1984 - 1991
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1984
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityB.A., Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1975 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2001 - 2011
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2006
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Edward D. Churchill Award Massachusetts General Hospital, 2011
  • Alpha Omega Alpha The Johns Hopkins University, 1984
  • Robert E. Gross Scholar American Association for Thoracic Surgery, 1984
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The surgical implications of bicuspid aortopathy  
    Limmer KK, Sundt TM 3rd, Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vol 2, No. 1, 1/1/2013
  • Influence of clinical presentation on the outcome of acute B aortic dissection: evidences from IRAD  
    Trimarchi S, Tolenaar JL, Tsai TT, Froehlich J, Pegorer M, Upchurch GR, Fattori R, Sundt TM 3rd, Isselbacher EM, Nienaber CA, Rampoldi V, Eagle KA, J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino), 1/1/2012
  • Importance of refractory pain and hypertension in acute type B aortic dissection insights from the international registry of acute aortic dissection (IRAD)  
    Trimarchi S, Eagle KA, Nienaber CA, Pyeritz RE, Jonker FHW, Suzuki T, O'Gara PT, Hutchinson SJ, Rampoldi V, Grassi V, Bossone E, Muhs BE, Evangelista A, Tsai TT, Froeh..., Circulation, 1/28/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Assessment of depression on admission in cardiac medical and surgical patients; a pilot study
    Zarling KK, Cutshall SM, Hayes S, Sundt T, Rundell J, Miller MJ, Yeadon M, Eick M, Casey K, J Cardiovasc Nurs, 1/1/2010
  • Comment on "a randomized trial of massage therapy after heart surgery"
    Bauer BA, Cutshall SM, Engen D, Sundt TM, Heart Lung, 1/1/2010
  • Transcriptional differences in genes regulating mitochondrial energetics identifies those at risk
    Preston CC, Gupta A, Sultan S, Tran C, Maria V, Matloobi A, Sundt TM, Shen W, Jahangir A, Clin Pharmacol Ther, 1/1/2010
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Lectures

  • Surgical Options for the Ascending Aorta and Root/Expert Workshop + Panel: Common Mistakes in Cardiovascular Practice-Surgical Referral 
    Snowmass, CO - 1/1/2013
  • Roundtable: Cardiothoracic Surgeons-Committed to Patient Safety 
    Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2013
  • Debate: All Asymptomatic 4.5cm ascending Aorta shoud be resected in the setting of a normal valve 
    Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • White Blood Cell and Platelet Trajectories Predict Good or Poor Recovery from Inflammation
    White Blood Cell and Platelet Trajectories Predict Good or Poor Recovery from InflammationAugust 23rd, 2022
  • U.S. Hospitals, FDA Grapple with Shortages of Life-Saving Drugs
    U.S. Hospitals, FDA Grapple with Shortages of Life-Saving DrugsNovember 2nd, 2019
  • Hospitals Battle for Control over Fast-Growing Heart-Valve Procedure
    Hospitals Battle for Control over Fast-Growing Heart-Valve ProcedureAugust 20th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • Familial Inheritance Of Bicuspid Aortic Valve DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Prediction Of Myocardial Recoverability With 3D MRINational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2001–2002
  • Prediction Of Myocardial Recoverability With 3D MRINational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1999–2000
  • Effect Of CA Antagonists On Focal Ischemia &SeizuresNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1988–1991
  • Ca++ Channel Antagonists And SeizuresNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1987–1989

Professional Memberships