George V. Letsou, M.D.

Professor

Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
The University of Texas Medical School

Appointment contacts:

• Phone: 713-500-5323
• Fax: 713-500-0650

Dr. Letsou's CV is available here.

 

Specialties:

• Cardiothoracic Surgery

Education and Training:

• Undergraduate Education: 1979 Harvard University, A.B. Magna Cum Laude in Biology
• Graduate Education: 1983 Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, M.D.
• General Surgery Residency:
  • 1983-1984 Intern in General Surgery Yale-New Haven Hospital
  • 1984-1987 Assistant & Senior Resident in General Surgery Yale-New Haven Hospital
  • 1987-1988 Chief Resident in General Surgery Yale-New Haven Hospital
• Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency:
• 1990-1991 Resident in Cardiothoracic Surgery Yale-New Haven Hospital
• 1991-1992 Chief Resident in Cardiothoracic Surgery Yale-New Haven Hospital
• Specialized Training and Research Fellowships
• 1988-1989 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Fellow in Cardiopulmonary Transplantation Yale University
• 1988-1989 Postdoctoral Fellow in Surgical Research Yale University
• 1989-1990 Winchester Scholar in Cardiothoracic Surgical Research Yale University

Publications and Medical/Scientific Participation

• Dr. Letsou has authored or co-authored over 80 scientific publications in medical journals. His studies have helped improve surgical techniques that greatly improve outcomes.
• He lectures and gives workshops internationally to provide training for surgeons.

Memberships

• American Association for Thoracic Surgery
• The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
• American College of Surgeons, Fellow
• American Heart Association, Cardiovascular Surgery Council
• American College of Cardiology, Fellow
• American Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association
• Harris County Medical Society

Board Certifications

• Board Certified, American Board of Thoracic Surgery #5377
• Recertified, American Board of Thoracic Surgery #5377
• Board Certified, American Board of Surgery #35483
• Recertified, American Board of Surgery #35483
• National Board of Medical Examiners #275068