Douglas Murphy, MD, one of the foremost cardiothoracic surgeons in the country, has been named chairman of the Saint Joseph’s Heart and Vascular Institute (SJHVI) at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta.
“I’m very excited to lead this team comprised of some of the most talented cardiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons in the country,” Dr. Murphy says. “The primary goal of the Heart and Vascular Institute is to enhance the value of care for our cardiovascular patients. We will continue to focus on expanding existing programs and acquiring new technologies which maximize therapeutic efficacy while minimizing invasiveness. I am looking forward to broadening the involvement of physician leaders in this effort and offering patients integrated, comprehensive care from prevention to clinical research.”
The SJHVI builds on the hospital’s stellar legacy of cardiac and vascular services. Saint Joseph’s Hospital provides the full spectrum of cardiovascular care. The SJHVI builds on this reputation of excellence by focusing on value for patients, state of the art treatment and compassionate care through the use of gender-focused prevention, gene therapy, non-invasive catheter-based techniques and minimally-invasive surgeries, including expanding the use of robotic surgery. Additionally, the SJHVI represents the Saint Joseph’s tradition of physician partnership and leadership to bring patients the latest in emerging therapies.
Dr. Murphy was offered the Chairmanship of the SJHVI as part of a long and distinguished career as one of the nation’s most prominent cardiothoracic surgeons. He has been a cardiac surgeon at Saint Joseph’s for more than 20 years and has been chief of cardiothoracic surgery for the last ten years. A longtime proponent of minimally-invasive cardiac surgery, Dr. Murphy has become one of the most experienced robotic heart surgeons in the world. Dr. Murphy will remain active in performing, researching and teaching robotic heart surgery.
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