Dr. Michael P Siegenthaler MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
8600 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda MD, 20814About
Dr. Michael Siegenthaler is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Siegenthaler specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Siegenthaler 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
University of Bern / Medical Faculty Medicine
Universit‰t Bern Medizinische Fakult‰t 1991
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Implantation of the permanent Jarvik-2000 left ventricular assist device: a
- The Jarvik 2000 is associated with less infections than the HeartMate left ventricular assist device.
- Advanced heart failure requiring three devices for survival.
- [Mechanical circulatory assist devices in acute and chronic heart failure].
- Mechanical circulatory assistance for acute and chronic heart failure: a review of current technology and clinical practice.
- The Impella Recover microaxial left ventricular assist device reduces mortality for postcardiotomy failure: a three-center experience.
- Implantable left ventricular assist device for treatment of pulmonary hypertension in candidates for orthotopic heart transplantation-a preliminary study.
- Implantation of the Jarvik 2000 left-ventricular-assist-device: role of the maxillofacial surgeon.
- Anterior approach to implant the Jarvik 2000 with retroauricular power supply.
- Images in cardiovascular medicine. Traumatic aortic valve rupture.
- Development of a special balloon occlusion device to prevent adverse events in high-risk patients during open aortic surgery.
- Neurophysiological monitoring during thoracoabdominal aortic endovascular stent graft implantation.
- Aortic valve rupture after blunt chest trauma.
- Incidence of neurological complications following overstenting of the left subclavian artery.
- Efficacy and frequency of cerebrospinal fluid drainage in operative management of
Awards
- 2011 Washington, DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia Super Doctors
Treatments
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa), Aneurysm, Angiography (angiogram) And More
- Heart Disease
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
Fellowships
- Albert-Ludwigs Universitaet Freiburg - Vascular, Endovascular Surgery 2003
Dr. Michael P Siegenthaler MD's Practice location
Bethesda, MD 20814Get Direction
Dr. Michael P Siegenthaler MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Siegenthaler
Recommended Articles
- Alternative Remedies to Treat Cardiovascular Diseases
Herbal Treatment of the heart has been used by mankind for centuries and has shown an excellent effect. Especially effective was the use of medicinal plants in the case of chronic diseases, such as atherosclerosis and hypertension, where treatment involves a particular duration and a comprehensive...
- Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure
The following methods work together to treat heart failure:...
- Atrial Fibrillation: What is a Catheter Ablation?
Atrial fibrillation - also known as AF or a-fib - is a medical condition that affects the rhythm of the heart. Problems that affect the rhythm of the heart cause a condition known as arrhythmia. This condition often causes irregular blood flow. It is quite common, with more than 200,000 cases in the...
- Are There Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Heart?
It is a well-known fact that in the body, in various tissues due to various reasons, neoplasms sometimes appear in the form of tumor growths. The heart is not an exception. The tumor growth can be benign and malignant. Therefore, there are two types of the heart tumors.Benign tumors These do not...
- What Is an Arrhythmia?
An arrhythmia is the violations of the frequency, rhythm, and sequence of heart contractions.Why do arrythmias occur?...
- How Does your Triglyceride Level Affect You?
Triglycerides are produced as a product of breakdown of fats. It is also produced from carbohydrates to be stored as energy. Triglycerides are generally stored in fat cells and released when needed.The healthy range or normal level of triglycerides in the body is less than 150 milligrams per...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Wesley Harden M.D.14 Pidgeon Hill Drive Sterling VA 20165
- Hassan A. Tetteh10319 Westlake Dr Bethesda MD 20817
- Dr. Salim Aziz M.D.2440 M St Nw Washington DC 20037
- Dr. Sanjiv Lakhanpal MD7300 HANOVER DR GREENBELT MD 20770
- Dr. Ramesh Singh MD2921 Telestar Ct Falls Church VA 22042
- Dr. Dingchao He M.D.6323 Georgia Ave Washington DC 20011