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Internationally Renowned Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. James Jaggers to Join The Children's Hospital and University of Colorado School of Medicine
DENVER --(Business Wire)--
The Children's Hospital and the University of Colorado School of Medicine announced today that internationally renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, James Jaggers, M.D., will be joining the two institutions in April. He will serve as The Barton-Elliman Chair in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Children's Hospital and professor in the division of cardiothoracic surgery in the department of surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Dr. Jaggers will specialize in repairing complex congenital heart defects in babies and newborns and serve as co-director of the Heart Institute at The Children's Hospital. He is also among the first to receive a new certification in congenital cardiac surgery designated by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Recruited from the Duke University School of Medicine, where he has been a faculty member in the department of surgery since 1996 and chief of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery since 2001, Dr. Jaggers is also a leading authority in neonatal heart surgery. Dr. Jaggers utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to determine the least invasive procedure to solve complex conditions, while ensuring the best possible outcomes.
A native of Nebraska, Dr. Jaggers is a graduate of the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. Following a residency in surgery at the University of Oregon, he completed a residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Colorado in 1996 before joining the faculty of the Duke University School of Medicine. He also completed a post-graduate fellowship at The Children's Hospital in 1993 and 1996.
"Dr. Jaggers brings nearly two decades of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery experience to The Children's Hospital, and as co-director of the Heart Institute he will further the reputation of our Heart Institute as one of the best places in the nation for pediatric cardiac care," said Dr. Jim Shmerling, president and CEO, The Children's Hospital.
The Children's Hospital Heart Institute is a collaboration of the hospital's departments of cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, pediatric anesthesia, cardiac nursing and cardiac research. The Institute cares for neonates, infants, children, adolescents and young adults with all forms of congenital and acquired heart disease. The Institute's heart transplant program has served as a model for other pediatric programs around the country, and the team successfully performed six heart transplants last month alone. For patients and families, The Children's Hospital Heart Institute delivers multidisciplinary pediatric cardiac care with all services in one convenient location on the Anschutz Medical Campus.
"Not only will Dr. Jaggers' arrival continue our progress in delivering world class heart surgery for infants, children and adults with congenital heart disease, he also will bring outstanding research skills to the School of Medicine," said Frederick Grover, M.D., professor and chairman of the department of surgery. "Dr. Jaggers has published more than 100 scientific papers and book chapters, and he has lectured throughout the world. He is also a superb teacher who is highly respected by his medical students, residents and colleagues for his mentorship."
The Children's Hospital offers one of only eight stand-alone pediatric research centers in the nation. A partnership with the University of Colorado School of Medicine ensures leading-edge research in pediatric cardiac care. By combining the resources of some of the world's most qualified and experienced specialists, every patient receives the most complete level of care. From diagnosis to the latest treatments to aftercare, The Children's Hospital Heart Institute brings together the best minds, hands and hearts together, working as a team.
ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
The Children's Hospital has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Founded in 1908, The Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric network entirely devoted to the health and well-being of children. Continually recognized as one of the nation's outstanding hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, The Children's Hospital is known both for its nationally and internationally recognized medical, research and education programs as well as the full spectrum of everyday care for kids throughout Colorado and surrounding states. With more than 1,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, The Children's Hospital network includes its main campus, 15 Network of Care locations and more than 400 outreach clinics. For more information, visit www.thechildrenshospital.org.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
The Anschutz Medical Campus is a model for the type of interdisciplinary research in translational medicine that will take basic discovery "from the bench to the bedside." Faculty at the University of Colorado's School of Medicine work to advance science and improve care. These faculty members include physicians, educators and scientists at University of Colorado Hospital, The Children's Hospital, Denver Health, National Jewish Health, and the Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Degrees offered by the School of Medicine include doctor of medicine, doctor of physical therapy, and masters of physician assistant studies. The School is located on the University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus, one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system. For additional news and information, please visit the UC Denver newsroom online.
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