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UK Healthcare, Kentucky Children's Hospital800 Rose St, C-260Lexington, KY 40536
Phone+1 859-323-8451
Fax+1 859-257-0607
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Summary
- Dr. William Wallen is based in Lexington, KY, and specializes in pediatric and adult congenital cardiothoracic surgery. He completed his education at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, securing an MD and a PhD in Cardiovascular Physiology, in addition to an MSc in the same field. Dr. Wallen graduated in the class of 2007. He completed Fellowships in Cardiothoracic Transplantation at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and in Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Education & Training
- University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 2007
- University of TorontoPhD, Cardiovascular physiology
- University of TorontoMD
- University of TorontoMSc, Cardiovascular Physiology
Certifications & Licensure
- KY State Medical License 2018 - 2026
- OH State Medical License 2015 - 2025
Publications & Presentations
Journal Articles
- Congenital Coronary Anomalies: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis and Current Management1. Ramachandran P, Wallen WJ, House AV, Curr Treat Options Peds, 2024
- ASD closure: Not always straightforwardWallen WJ, Backer CL, World J Pediatr Congen Heart Surg, 2024
- The aortic uncrossing procedure3. Backer CL, Mongé MC, Wallen WJ, Eltayeb O, J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2024
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Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
- Double the Courage: Twins Born with Heart Defects Define ResiliencyFebruary 11th, 2025
Professional Memberships
- Society of Thoracic SurgeonsMember
- Southern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA)Member
- The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaFellow
- World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart SurgeryMember
- Congenital Heart Surgeons' Society (CHSS)Member
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