14 Results for Cardiac Surgery near South Pasadena, FL

Dr. Bryan's Biography — Dr. Bryan relocated to the Tampa Bay area from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He is based in our St. Petersburg Adult location. Dr. Bryan is a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon, highly specialized in the area of heart, chest, and lung surgery. He has extensive experience and interest in complex valvular operations and high-risk coronary artery bypass operations, utilizing the latest surgical techniques and technology, including minimally invasive procedures that shorten recovery time and significantly improve outcomes for our patients. As the lead physician for the Structural Heart Program at Northside hospital, he has extensive experience with the latest percutaneous technologies including TAVR and MitraClip therapies. Dr. Bryan was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1984 he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. From there he headed back to Atlanta, Georgia to attend medical school. He completed his Doctor of Medicine Cum Laude at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Bryan completed residencies in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals, serving as the administrative Chief Resident in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He also completed a fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Carlyle-Fraser Heart Center of Emory University.Prior to relocating to the area, Dr. Bryan was an Attending Surgeon with Coastal Cardiovascular Surgery and Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, where the heart surgery group earned the 2009 and 2010 Healthgrades #1 ranking for cardiac surgical programs in South Carolina and the top 5% in the nation. Dr. Bryan served in various capacities at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center including Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Additionally, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Chest Physicians, and serves on regional professional society committees. Dr. Bryan serves as Medical Director for Cardiovascular Services for HCA West Florida Division and is Director of the Structural Heart Program at Northside Hospital. He serves on multiple national governance committees for corporate HCA. When he is not attending to the care and concerns of his patients, Dr. Bryan enjoys running, biking and swimming. As a matter of fact, he competed in and completed the 2008 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. He spends his leisure time with his wife of 22 years, Lynda, and their 2 sons, Trey age 19 and Matthew age 16.

Dr. Kwon's Biography — Dr. Christopher Kwon, MD is a Cardiac Surgery Specialist who practices in Saint Petersburg, FL. He is 48 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Christopher Kwon, MD is affiliated with Northside Hospital &Tampa Bay Heart Institute.

Dr. Alkire's Biography — Dr. Mark Alkire is a Vascular & Thoracic Surgeon. He completed his Medical School at Louisiana State University; His Residency in General Surgery was completed at Louisiana State University as well and his Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery was completed at University of Miami in the Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Alkire performs and treats procedures and conditions related to Vascular and Thoracic Surgery including Lobectomy, Valve Repair, Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Lung Cancer, and Pericardial Disease. Dr. Alkire is on the medical staffs of South Bay and Brandon Regional Hospitals as well as Northside, Tampa Community and Memorial Hospital of Tampa.