Faculty and Staff

Kevin Paul Landolfo, M.D.

Robert G. Ellison Distinguished Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Chairman of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Dr. Landolfo came to MCG from Duke University.  He specializes in all aspects of Cardiac surgery, particulary in valve repair and bypass surgery without the use of the heart-lung bypass machine.  Dr. Landolfo is an experienced transplant surgeon and has pioneered the use of robotics in heart surgery.

Medical School: University of Manitoba (1985)

Internship: University of Manitoba

Residency: University of Manitoba (General Surgery)

Fellowship: Duke University (Thoracic Surgery)

Certifications: Board Certified, American Board of Thoracic Surgery; Board Certificed, American Board of Surgery

 

Vijay Patel, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Dr. Patel is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon who came to MCG from the Texas Heart Institute in Houston.  Dr. Patel has special interest in all types of heart/lung transplantation and mechanical heart-assist devices.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston (1991)

Residency: University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston (General Surgery)

Fellowships: Cardio-Pulmonary Transplant, Duke University Medical Center; Thoracic AECOM/MMC

Certifications: Board Certified, Amercian Board of Surgery; Board Certified, American Board of Thoracic Surgery