About Dr. Joseph Bavaria, Heart Surgeon
Greetings! I'm Dr. Joseph Bavaria, a cardiac surgeon who graduated from Tulane University in 1983. Throughout my career, I have performed approximately 9,000 cardiac surgeries, specializing in heart valve procedures, accounting for 6,000 of those surgeries. My primary practice location is at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
I consider my unwavering dedication to the field of surgery as my greatest strength. Through holding national leadership positions, contributing to clinical guideline development, and researching transcatheter and bicuspid aortic valve therapies, I have committed my life to continuous learning and innovative advancements in cardiac surgery.
This lifelong commitment has provided me with extensive experience, refined technical skills, access to cutting-edge treatments, collaborations with esteemed colleagues worldwide, and exceptional outcomes in treating patients with complex aortic and heart valve diseases.
Speciality in
- Aortic valve repair and replacement surgery
- Aortic root surgery
- Bicuspid aortic valve repair and aneurysm surgery
In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:
- Cerebral complications during heart valve surgery and aortic surgery
- Bicuspid aortic valve repair
- Marfan's disease and genetic disorders with aortic root surgery
