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Frederick Y. Chen

Member Spotlight

Tufts Medical Center


Adult Cardiac

Member Since: 2009

Biography:

I am an adult cardiac surgeon whose practice spans the gamut of adult cardiac surgery. I am interested in teaching residents and research and patient care. I am the traditional triple thread surgeon.

What Does the AATS Mean to You:

The AATS is the most important professional organization of the Specialty.

My First Experience with AATS:

I have always been aware of the AATS and had ambitions to become a member.

Why I became an AATS member:

Membership in the AATS is the ultimate honor in Thoracic Surgery

The biggest impact my mentor had on my career is:

Dr. Lawrence H. Cohn showed me how to be an academic cardiac surgeon."

My career in CT Surgery was inspired by:

I always wanted to be an academic cardiac surgeon and was inspired by the story of Dr. William DeVries, Barney Clark, and Robert Jarvik.

The biggest impact my mentor had on my career is:

Dr. Lawrence H. Cohn showed me how to be an academic cardiac surgeon.