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Thoralf M. (Thor) Sundt, III, MD

Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery

  • Phone: 617-643-9745
Departments
Cardiac Surgery
Department of Surgery

Specialties

  • Heart Center
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Transplant Center
  • Heart Transplant
Clinical Interests
Aortic and Mitral Valve repair
Surgery of the aorta and aortic arch
Surgery of descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aorta
Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy
Complete arterial grafting for coronary artery disease
Locations
Boston: Massachusetts General Hospital
Medical Education
MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital
Residency, Washington University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Harefield Hospital
Fellowship, National Cancer Institute
Board Certifications
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery), American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Gender
Male
Patient Age Group
Adult
Accepting New Patients
Yes

BiographyChief of Cardiac Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital

Edward D. Churchill Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Secretary, American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Research

The focus of my research has been on the genetics and clinical aspects of aneurysmal disease associated with bicuspid aortic valve.  In addition my research team has explored fundamental aspects of medical error with a particular emphasis on Human Factors and communication.

Chief of Cardiac Surgery named

MGH Hotline 02.04.11 THORALF M. SUNDT III, MD, has been named chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery.

New chief of Cardiac Surgery ready for impact

The Division of Cardiac Surgery at Mass General welcomes new chief. Thoralf M. Sundt III, MD, bridges legacy of surgical practice and passion for new ideas to improve upon the patient experience.

Integrated Model Speeds Understanding of Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke

The Mass General Institute for Heart, Vascular, and Stroke Care integrates services to accelerate advances in stroke-related atrial fibrillation research and patient care.

Collaborative caring

To introduce the Institute of Heart, Vascular and Stroke Care to the MGH community, “Health Information Day” will be held Sept. 12 from 7 am to 8 pm under the Bulfinch Tents.

Novel Therapeutic Strategies for Systemic Cardiovascular Disease

Experts from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Heart, Vascular and Stroke Care present a dynamic symposium on systemic cardiovascular disease.

Novel Therapeutic Strategies for Systemic Cardiovascular Disease: An Integrated Approach to Treating Heart Failure and Valve Disease, Vascular Disease

Experts from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Heart, Vascular and Stroke Care present a dynamic symposium on systemic cardiovascular disease.

Cardiac Surgery
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114-2696

Phone: 617-643-9745
Phone 2: 617-724-0800
Fax: 617-726-5804

Cardiac Surgery
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114-2696

Phone: 617-643-9745
Phone 2: 617-724-0800
Fax: 617-726-5804

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