Themistokles Chamogeorgakis, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
2799 W Grand Blvd K16 Detroit MI, 48202About
Dr. Themistokles Chamogeorgakis is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Detroit, MI. Dr. Chamogeorgakis specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Chamogeorgakis 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.
Education and Training
Athens University School of Medicine MD 1992
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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Grateful Letter to Dr. Chamogeorgakis
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/heart-transplant-recipient-has-plenty-to-be-grateful-for-this-holiday-seasonJames wrote a letter of gratitude to the family of the person who donated his new heart and saved his life. Prior to the transplant, James, a husband, and father of two had sensed something...
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Surgical director mechanical circular support Henry Ford Health System 6 - Present
- Associate Professor of Surgery Texas A&M School of Medicine 2012 - 2016
Professional Memberships
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation
Fellowships
- Royal Brompton Hospital, Imperial College of Medicine Aortic root and Pediatric cardiac surgery 2003
Internships
- Lankenau Medical Center
Fellowships
- Cleveland Clinic and Henry Ford Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Areas of research
Clinical research on mechanical circulatory support
cardiac and lung transplantation
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