New York City, New York Nov 1, 2022 (Issuewire.com) - A board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Praeger is an attending physician and Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at Keck Medicine of USC - Los Angeles. He believes in the importance of taking time to get to know each patient and working together to come up with a personalized treatment plan.
The doctor has a particular interest in minimally invasive solutions for atrial fibrillation. He also specializes in surgery of the aortic root, and aortic arch as well as valve repair and replacement. As associate director of mechanical circulatory support, he treats the sickest patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and ventricular assist devices (VADs).
Pertaining to his educational pursuits, he graduated cum laude with his medical degree from Semmelweis Medical University in Hungary in 2009. After relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in general surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2016, followed by a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Hawaii in 2017.
Furthermore, Dr. Praeger completed an intensive fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Keck Medicine of USC, winning a spot over hundreds of applicants for one of the most competitive programs in the nation. Over the last three years, patients have been impressed with both his exceptional surgical skill and his caring bedside manner.
Passionate about his profession, he is triple board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery (ABS), as well as cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS).
Cardiothoracic surgery is the field of medicine involved in the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax. Cardiothoracic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in surgical procedures inside the thorax, which may involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. Alongside performing surgery, they also diagnose and treat diseases of these organs.
Learn More about Dr. Jonathan Aaron Praeger:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/84159095-Jonathan-Praeger-Surgeon, or through Keck Medicine of USC - Pasadena, https://providers.keckmedicine.org/provider/Jonathan+Aaron+Praeger/207-517312
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