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Dr. Hartmuth B. Bittner MD, Ph.D., FACS

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

4/5(5)
601 E Rollins St Mailbox 198 Orlando FL, 32803
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About

Dr. Hartmuth B. Bittner is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Tucson, AZ Tallahassee, FL and at UMass in Massachusetts. Dr. Bittner specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Bittner typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons. Dr. Bittner's subspecialties include the surgical support for end-stage cardiopulmonary disaeases such as heart failure surgery, heart and lung transplantation. He prefers the minimally invasive approach through key hole incisions to repair or replace the mitral and aortic valve. Based on a greater than 15 year experince in catheter-based aortic valve interventions and replacement (TAVR) he was instrumental to build and expand the TAVR program at various hospitals and medical cnters.

Education and Training

University of Leipzig PhD 2004

University of Heidelberg Medical School MD 1989

National Academy of Sports Science and Sports Medicine Diplomat 1982

German Special Forces Lieutenant 1977

Board Certification

DE C1-0024677

TN license #62123

WI license #74418-20

IN license #01084968B

Iowa license #MD-48074

OH license #35.137046

NM license #MD2019-0539

IL license #036.150312

MO license #2019012964

MN license #64743

OK license #34361

SD license #11140

FL license # ME112494

ABTS # 6348; Recertification in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery

ABTS # 6348

American Board of Surgery # 43821

NC license # 94-01131

FLEX basic and clinical science

ECFMG # 432-115-4

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Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Director of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Director of Heart Failure Largo Medical Center 2016 - 2018
  • Vice Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Tampa General Hospital 2016 - 2018
  • President and Founder Gulf Coast Cardiothoracic Surgery Institute, 2015 -
  • Director Heart and Lung Transplantation and Chief of Advanced Cardiac Surgery, Florida Hospital 2012 - 2015
  • Endowed Chair Clinical and Experimental Thoracic Organ Transplantation, Heart Center, University of Leipzig 2008 - 2013
  • Associate Professor Cardiac Surgery, Heart Center, University of Leipzig 2002 - 2008
  • Assistant Professor Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Minnesota 1999 - 2002
  • Lecturer “The Human Nervous System”, Department of Anatomy and Histology, University of Heidelberg 1989 -
  • Visiting Lecturer, Tutor in Gross Anatomy The New Pathway Program, Department of Anatomy and Cellular Biology, Harvard Medical School 1987 -
  • Visiting Lecturer Department of Anatomy and Cellular Biology, Harvard Medical School 1986 -
  • Teaching Assistant Department of Anatomy and Histology, University of Heidelberg 1984 - 1985

Awards

  • “Best in Medicine” award in CT Surgery 2017 American Health Council 
  • German Science Foundation: Endowed Chair of Thoracic Transplantation 2008  
  • NIH: R01, PI: “Myocardial Performance after Off/On Pump Surgery” 2002  
  • AHA: PI, “to pump or not to pump: making myocardial revascularization less traumatic” 2002  
  • Bayer Corporation: “Attenuating Lung transplant reperfusion Injury” 2001  
  • Richard L. Varco New Faculty Research Award 2000  
  • Minnesota Medical Foundation Research Grant: “A closer look at off-pump CABG” 1999  
  • Thoracic Surgery Directors Association Award: Chen E.P., Bittner H.B., Davis R.D., Van Trigt P. 1997  
  • Young Investigator Award, American College of Chest Physicians 1997  
  • Young Investigator Award, American College of Chest Physicians 1996  
  • Young Investigator Award, American College of Chest Physicians 1994  

Professional Memberships

  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)  
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)  
  • Sabiston Surgical Society  
  • International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery  
  • The Society of Thoracic Surgeons  
  • The European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery  
  • German Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery  
  • Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons  
  • CTSnet  

Fellowships

  • Department of Anatomy and Histology, University of Heidelberg, Germany, Chair Prof. WG Forssmann Research Fellow,  1987
  • Duke University, Department of General and CT Surgery Research Fellow, CT Surgery  1993

Internships

  • German Heart Center (1991)

Fellowships

  • Duke University Medical Center (1999)

Professional Society Memberships

  • Transplant Society, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Florida Medical Association, European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgeons

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His interaction with patients and their familiesHard workWillingness

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601 E Rollins St Mailbox 198 -
Orlando, FL 32803
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Dr. Hartmuth B. Bittner MD, Ph.D., FACS has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiothoracic Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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A Leader in Minimally Invasive Heart Procedures, Dr. Bittner Brings Over Three Decades of Experience to the Field

The Gulf Coast Cardiothoracic Surgery Institute is proud to highlight the remarkable contributions of its president and founder, Hartmuth B. Bittner, MD, Ph.D., FACS, a leading figure in cardiothoracic surgery. With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Bittner is recognized as one of the top heart surgeons in the United States, specializing in minimally invasive procedures for high-risk and advanced-stage patients suffering from various cardiothoracic diseases. 

Dr. Bittner’s expertise encompasses a wide array of critical procedures, including coronary bypass surgeries, heart and lung transplants, and advanced valve repair and replacement surgeries. His innovative approach also includes catheter-based aortic and mitral valve interventions, providing patients with safer and less invasive options for treatment.

In addition to his clinical role at the Gulf Coast Cardiothoracic Surgery Institute, Dr. Bittner serves as an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. His academic involvement ensures that he remains at the forefront of surgical education and innovation, further contributing to the field of cardiothoracic surgery.

Dr. Bittner’s journey in medicine began in Germany, where he served as a diplomat, dissertation researcher, and cardiovascular researcher at the National Academy of Sports Sciences in Cologne in 1982. His passion for biology and medicine led him to enroll at Heidelberg University School of Medicine, earning his Medical Degree in 1989. His dedication to education continued as he served as a visiting anatomy lecturer at Harvard Medical School, sharing his extensive knowledge with future medical professionals.

After relocating to the United States, Dr. Bittner completed a residency and fellowship in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery at Duke University Medical Center in 1999. His career progressed as he took on an assistant professor role at the University of Minnesota, where he remained until 2002. Subsequently, he established and directed the thoracic transplant program at the Heart Center of the University of Leipzig in Germany, where he focused on minimally invasive cardiac surgery and advanced techniques for cardiac operations.

In 2012, Dr. Bittner returned to the United States, where he served as the director of heart and lung transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at AdventHealth Orlando. His commitment to patient care led him to accept the position of director of heart failure surgery at Largo Medical Center in 2016, followed by the director of cardiothoracic surgery in 2017, culminating in the establishment of the Gulf Coast Cardiothoracic Surgery Institute in 2015.

Dr. Bittner is a Diplomate of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and an active member of several professional organizations, including the Society for Thoracic Surgeons, the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, the International Society for Minimally-Invasive Surgery, the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, the Sabiston Surgical Society at Duke University Medical Center, and the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, underscoring his dedication to maintaining the highest standards in surgical practice.

Throughout his career, Dr. Bittner has balanced his academic commitments with significant research contributions to the field. His work has resulted in numerous publications and presentations at both domestic and international events, where he has addressed critical topics such as therapeutic drug monitoring and thoracic transplantation donor options.

When he is not shaping the future of cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. Bittner enjoys spending quality time with his family and engaging in recreational activities like tennis and golf.

Reflecting on his accomplished career, Dr. Bittner attributes his success to hard work, perseverance, and the meaningful interactions he has with patients and their families. Looking ahead, he is committed to sharing his knowledge and experiences while expanding his team to continue providing exceptional care at the Gulf Coast Cardiothoracic Surgery Institute.

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