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.
Publications
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.
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Phone: 617-643-9745
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Fax: 617-726-5804
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