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Alexis Edward Shafii, M.D., FACS
Surgical Director, Heart Transplantation
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
Position
Address
Heart and Lung Transplant Center (Clinic)Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Cooley 355M
6770 Bertner Avenue
Houston, Texas 77030
United States
(832) 355-3000
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Certifications
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American Board of Surgery
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American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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Primary Heart & Lung Transplant Surgeon
UNOS
Education
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Clinical Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland -
Clinical Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland -
Residency at University of South Florida College of Medicine
Tampa -
MD from University of South Florida College of Medicine
Tampa -
BS from Boston College
Chestnut Hill,
Gender
- Male
Professional Statement
Dr. Alexis Shafii is a cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in thoracic transplantation and adult cardiac surgery. His clinical focus includes thoracic organ failure, heart and lung transplantation as well as implantation of mechanical circulatory support devices. He is the surgical director of the heart transplant program at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, and previously directed transplant programs at major medical centers in Dallas and Kentucky. Dr. Shafii also treats adult acquired cardiac diseases, including coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, and aortic pathologies. His research efforts focus on heart and lung transplantation, ventricular assist devices, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Professional Interests
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Heart & Lung Transplant
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Cardiac Surgery
Physician Specialties
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Cardiac Surgery
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Heart & Lung Transplant
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Cardiovascular Surgery
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Heart Valve Surgery
Professional Specialties
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Heart & Lung Transplant
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Cardiac Surgery
Memberships
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American College of Surgeons
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons
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The International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation