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Tomer Z. Karas, MD, FACS

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon

Expertise of Tomer Z. Karas, MD, FACS

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Biography

Tomer Z. Karas, MD, is an eminently qualified board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Karas received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Staying in Houston for his residency, Dr. Karas completed his general surgery residency at St. Joseph Hospital and his fellowship in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at the Texas Heart Institute.

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Education

University of Texas Health Science at Houston; General - Christus Saint Joseph Hospital; Texas Heart Institute

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Residency

Texas Heart Institute; St Joseph Medical Center

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Fellowship

Texas Heart Institute

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Board Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery;
American Board of Surgery;
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners;
Medical Council of Canada

Publications of Tomer Z. Karas, MD, FACS
  • Fractured sternal wire causing a cardiac laceration
    , JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

  • Multidisciplinary approach to pelvic leiomyomatosis with intracaval and intracardiac extension: A case report and review of the literature
    , GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY REPORTS

  • Commentary: Anticoagulation strategies: Awaiting a new paradigm.
    , The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery

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  • Commentary: Valve options for ischemic mitral regurgitation in an era of new technologies: ViV(a) la bioprosthetic.
    , The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery

  • Reflections on 40 Years of Workforce Surveys: How the Times Have Changed
    , ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY

  • Commentary: Business as usual: A thing of the past
    , JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY

  • THE VALUE OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN THORACIC SURGEONS AND RADIATION ONCOLOGISTS WHILE AWAITING EVIDENCE IN OPERABLE STAGE I NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER
    , JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY

  • Stereotactic body radiation therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer: Executive Summary of an ASTRO Evidence-Based Guideline
    , PRACTICAL RADIATION ONCOLOGY

  • Impact of Race on Treatment and Survival among US Veterans with Early-Stage Lung Cancer
    , JOURNAL OF THORACIC ONCOLOGY

  • Why 90-Day Surgical Mortality Matters
    , INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS

Associated Clinical Trials for Tomer Z. Karas, MD, FACS

  • NCT05478304

    Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion for Prophylactic Stroke Reduction Trial (LeAAPS)

    This study is currently enrolling.
    Research Area: Heart, Lung and Vascular Research
    Research Location: Orlando, Florida

    The purpose of the trial is to test if closing off the LAA with a surgical device known as the AtriClip reduces stroke occurrence in patients like yourself, who do not have AF but who have one or more...

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