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Dr. Fitzpatrick is a cardiothoracic surgeon at St. Luke’s University Health Network and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Temple University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
He attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Joseph C. Doane Memorial Prize as the highest ranked graduate. He subsequently completed prestigious training programs in General Surgery, Basic Science Research, and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn he was honored with the Penn Center of Surgical Excellence and Outstanding Chief Resident awards. Additionally, he was awarded the C. Walton Lillehei Resident Research Award by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Fitzpatrick has expertise in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery and has established a record of clinical excellence that exceeds national standards. He has particular interest in valve repair and replacement, …complex aortic surgery, and minimally invasive valve surgery. In addition, with Dr. Fitzpatrick’s leadership and expertise, St. Luke’s has established a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) program for patients with advanced stages of heart failure. The program received disease-specific certification from the Joint Commission in 2014, and has successfully implanted numerous patients with LVADs.
Read More Read less He attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Joseph C. Doane Memorial Prize as the highest ranked graduate. He subsequently completed prestigious training programs in General Surgery, Basic Science Research, and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn he was honored with the Penn Center of Surgical Excellence and Outstanding Chief Resident awards. Additionally, he was awarded the C. Walton Lillehei Resident Research Award by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Fitzpatrick has expertise in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery and has established a record of clinical excellence that exceeds national standards. He has particular interest in valve repair and replacement, …complex aortic surgery, and minimally invasive valve surgery. In addition, with Dr. Fitzpatrick’s leadership and expertise, St. Luke’s has established a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) program for patients with advanced stages of heart failure. The program received disease-specific certification from the Joint Commission in 2014, and has successfully implanted numerous patients with LVADs.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 22 years of experience
- 28 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
St. Luke's Cardiovascular Surgical Associates
701 Ostrum St Ste 603Fountain Hill, PA 18015 Tel: (484) 526-3990
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Medical Specialties
Dr. J R Fitzpatrick has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. J R Fitzpatrick has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
22 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania2013
Residency
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania2011
University of Pennsylvania2005
Medical School
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityGraduated in 2004
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- Dr. J Fitzpatrick is affiliated with Saint Lukes University Hospital Bethlehem.
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- Where is Dr. J Fitzpatrick's office located?
- Dr. J Fitzpatrick's office is located at 701 Ostrum St Ste 603, Fountain Hill, PA, 18015.
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