Roland Assi, MD, MMS
Assistant Professor of Surgery (Cardiac); Associate Program Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program, Surgery; Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Surgery
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Biography
Roland Assi, MD, MMS is a cardiac surgeon who performs a range of heart surgeries. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He specializes in the treatment of thoracic aortic disease such as aortic aneurysms and dissections, aortic valve surgery, advanced endovascular aortic surgery, coronary artery bypass surgery, mitral valve surgery, heart and lung transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support devices.
Education & Training
- Advanced Thoracic Aortic and Endovascular Surgery FellowUniversity of Pennsylvania (2019)
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery FellowUniversity of Pennsylvania (2019)
- General Surgery ResidentYale University (2017)
- Postdoctoral Research FellowYale University (2014)
- Postdoctoral Research ScientistUniversity College London (2013)
- General Surgery InternYale University (2011)
- MDSt. Joseph University (2009)
- MMSSt. Joseph University (2007)
Activities
- Aortic Valve and Root Anatomy and FunctionPhiladelphia, PA, United States 20225th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium 2022
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| Sam Harvey Award for Distinguishing Work As The Ideal Yale Surgeon | 2017 |
| Outstanding Resident Teaching and Leadership Award | 2017 |
| Yale Surgical Society | 2017 |
| Educational Chief Resident | 2016 |
| New England Surgical Society | 2016 |
| Society of Thoracic Surgeons | 2015 |
| New England Surgical Society 1st Prize in Basic Science Research | 2014 |