Dr. Marcus P. Haw, MBBS, MS, FRCS, FECTS

Expert Publications

• Autotransfusion of washed shed mediastinal fluid decreases the requirement for autologous blood transfusion following cardiac surgery: a prospective randomized trial.
• Tricuspid valve replacement: bioprostheses are preferable.
• Complete surgical resection of intrapericardial teratoma in a neonate with compression of the central airways.
• Aortic valve replacement in children: are mechanical prostheses a good option?
• A single-center experience with 1,378 CarboMedics mechanical valve implants.
• Novel application of vacuum assisted closure technique to the treatment of sternotomy wound infection.
• Surgical treatment of infective mitral valve endocarditis: predictors of early and late outcome.
• Mid-term results with 1,503 CarboMedics mechanical valve implants.
• Electrophysiological mapping and ablation of intra-atrial reentry tachycardia after Fontan surgery with the use of a noncontact mapping system.
• Ventricular thrombosis and systemic embolism in bodybuilders: etiology and management.
• Aortic valve replacement for endocarditis: determinants of early and late outcome.
• Open commissurotomy for critical isolated aortic stenosis in neonates.
• Autotransfusion decreases blood usage following cardiac surgery -- a prospective randomized trial.
• Mitral valve replacement with mechanical prostheses in children: improved operative risk and survival.
• Is there still a place for open surgical valvotomy in the management of aortic stenosis in children? The view from Southampton.

Media Releases

Bringing Expertise in Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery to Grand Rapids, Michigan

Dr. Marcus P. Haw, a congenital cardiac surgeon, is Co-Director of the Karl and Patricia Betz Congenital Heart Center and Department Chief for Cardiothoracic Surgery at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. He also extends his services to the prestigious team at Spectrum Health Hospital Heart and Lung Transplant Clinic, further solidifying his reputation as a leading expert in the field. 

With a distinguished career spanning across continents, Dr. Haw is renowned for his expertise in congenital cardiac surgery, particularly in pediatric and adult cases. His clinical interests include Fontan circulation, biventricular repair in borderline cases, cardiopulmonary bypass, and right ventricular function.

Originally from the United Kingdom, Dr. Haw obtained his Medical Degree from Charing Cross Hospital Medical School in London, graduating from the University of London. He then went on to complete his surgical residencies at esteemed institutions such as Charing Cross Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Scotland. Dr. Haw further honed his skills through specialized residencies in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery at prominent hospitals in the United Kingdom, including Birmingham, Southampton, Hammersmith, and Great Ormond Street hospitals.

As a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) and the European Connective Tissue Societies (FECTS), Dr. Haw’s commitment to excellence and patient care is evident in his extensive training and qualifications. His dedication to advancing the field of congenital cardiac surgery led him to pursue a traveling fellowship in the United States, where he gained valuable insights and experience that complement his already impressive skill set.

Patients in Grand Rapids and beyond can now benefit from Dr. Marcus P. Haw’s world-class surgical skills and compassionate approach to care, as he continues to make a positive impact on the lives of those with congenital heart conditions.

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