Dr. Robert K. Salley, MD

Expert Publications

• N omega-nitro-L-arginine blocks the second phase but not the first phase of the endothelium-dependent relaxations induced by substance P in isolated rings of pig carotid artery.
• Comparison of transesophageal color flow Doppler imaging of normal mitral regurgitant jets in St. Jude Medical and Medtronic Hall cardiac prostheses.
• Detection of thrombosis of St. Jude Medical prostheses by transesophageal echocardiography.
• Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in children.
• In extremis use of staples for cardiorrhaphy in penetrating cardiac trauma: case report.
• Superior sternal cleft: repair in the newborn.
• Substance P induces biphasic endothelium-dependent relaxations in pig and rabbit carotid arteries.
• Coronary vascular and myocardial effects of substance P in hypercholesterolemic rabbits.
• Effects of internal mammary artery pedicle coronary artery bypass grafting on aortic valve leaflet positioning.
• Autoperfused heart-lung preparation: one reason for unsuccessful lung preservation.
• Two-day preservation of the lungs by normothermic perfusion.
• Extension of tissue survival time in multiorgan block preparation with a delta opioid DADLE ([D-Ala2, D-Leu5]-enkephalin)
• Ischemic heart disease in the elderly: the role of coronary angioplasty and coronary artery bypass grafting.
• delta Opioid extends hypothermic preservation time of the lung.
• A systematic study of hypothermic lung preservation solutions: Euro-Collins solution.

Media Releases

Get to know Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Robert K. Salley, who serves the Kentucky area at Saint Joseph Hospital. Speciality: Cardiothoracic Surgery Medical School: Louisiana State University Hospital Affiliation: Saint Joseph Hospital Education: Dr. Salley graduated with his medical degree from Louisiana State University in 1977. Following medical school, he completed his internship with the University of South Alabama Medical Center. Driven to further his education, Dr. Salley went on to obtain his fellowship at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He completed several residencies within the University of South Alabama Medical Center, the University of Rochester, and Greenlane Hospital. Experience: He is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and maintains membership with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Salley treats countless conditions including cardiomyopathy, congenital heart defects, congenital heart disease, esophageal cancer, head and neck cancer, pleura cancer, pulmonary disease, and much more. Current Position: Following his residencies, Dr. Salley began his career at Saint Joseph Hospital now with over 41 years experience. He specializes in Congenital heart, Valve heart, Lung surgery, Esophagus surgery, Complex aortic & mitral valve repair/replacement, Atrial fibrillation, Full Root Stentless porcine aortic valve replacement. Cardiothoracic Surgeon: Dr. Salley works with his patients in order to perform Cardiothoracic Surgery. His goal is to provide patients and family members with the educational tools to understand the condition being treated and work together to achieve a resolution. Cardiothoracic surgery is the field of medicine involved in surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax – generally treatment of conditions of the heart and lungs. Cardiothoracic surgeons operate on diseases that occur in the organs inside the chest and in the bony structures and tissues that form the chest cavity. Coronary artery disease is one of the most common diseases treated by cardiothoracic surgeons. General thoracic surgeons treat primarily lung cancer and diseases of the esophagus and chest wall. Congenital heart surgeons care for babies and children with holes between the heart chambers or abnormal connections within the heart. Personal: Dr. Salley attributes his professional success to his perseverance and dedication to his work and patients. He dedicates his personal time to his interest in racing cars.

Additional Information

Robert K. Salley, MD, is a Seasoned Cardiothoracic Surgeon with CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group in Lexington, KY

Robert K. Salley, MD, is a well-versed cardiothoracic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in Lexington, KY. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, he has dedicated training and unique experience in the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax - generally, the treatment of conditions of the heart and lungs. Dr. Salley has an impressive professional journey that spans thirty-five years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in all facets of his specialty. Thus, he is an expert in endarterectomy, coronary artery bypass graft, Ross procedure, aortic valve replacement/repair, MAZE, mitral valve replacement/repair, tricuspid valve replacement/repair, TAVR, pacemaker insertion, lead replacement/revision, thoracic surgery, mediastinoscopy, pneumectomy, thoracoscopy, PleurX catheter removal, pleurodesis, thoracentesis, thymectomy, bronchoscopy, power port placement, and tracheostomy. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice as evidenced by his sterling record. Hence, he ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work. He feels that his success is attributable primarily to his perseverance and dedication to his work and patients. Dr. Salley dedicates his spare time to racing cars. Over the years, he received a number of awards and honors, including the On-Time Doctor Award (2014-2018), the Patients' Choice Award (2012-2018), the Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2016-2018), and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012-2015, 2017-2018). For more information about Dr. Robert K. Salley, please visit https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/body.cfm?id=5120&action=detail&ref=2518.

Robert K. Salley, MD, attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine and received his medical degree in 1977. He served his internship and general surgery residency at the University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile, Alabama (1977-1982). Furthermore, he conducted his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN (1980-1981), as well as his cardiothoracic residency at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, NY (1982-1984) and congenital cardiovascular residency at Greenlane Clinical Centre in Auckland, New Zealand (1984-1985). In addition, Dr. Salley received board certification in cardiothoracic surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. And, he remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with local, state, national, and international professional societies and associations. As a result, he is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association, the American College of Chest Physicians, the Internal Society of Cardiac Surgery, the Lexington Surgical Society, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Thoracic Surgery Director's Association, the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Angiology, the Association for Academic Surgery, the Kentucky State Medical Society, the Mahoney Society, University of Rochester, the Royal Society of Medicine, the Southeastern Pediatric Cardiology Society, and the Kentucky Commission for Handicapped Children. In addition to his medical degree, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree acquired at Baylor University in 1973. For more information about Dr. Robert K. Salley, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1243889-Robert-Salley-Cardiothoracic-Surgeon-Lexington-KY-40504.

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