Erin Schumer, MD, MPH
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Heart CareAdult Cardiac Surgery | Heart Transplant | Lung Transplant | Mechanical Circulatory Support
UofL Health – Heart Hospital, at Jewish Hospital
UofL Health – Rudd Center
201 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 1200
Louisville, KY 40202
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Erin Schumer, MD, MPH
I attended medical school at Ohio State University, general surgery residency at University of Louisville and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic. I recently finished an advanced heart failure fellowship at Washington University, where I focused on complex adult cardiac surgery, heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.Education & Training
Ohio State University | Columbus | 2011
Ohio State University | Columbus | 2011
University of Louisville | Louisville | 2015
University of Louisville | General Surgery | Louisville | 2012
Languages
English
Areas of Interest
Adult Cardiac Surgery | Heart Transplant | Lung Transplant | Mechanical Circulatory Support
Certifications
General Surgery (2020), Cardiothoracic Surgery (2023)Practice, Specialty or Service
School of Medicine
Assistant Professor
Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Awards
AATS Leadership Academy (2023)
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association Resident Scholarship (2015)
Women in Thoracic Surgery Award (2015)
Resident with Outstanding Achievement in Scholarly Activity - University of Louisville (2018)
ISHLT Annual Meeting Award (2021)
Philosophy
"I focus on care for adult cardiac surgery patients and those with advanced heart and lung failure. I strive to provide high-quality surgical care to patients as well as research focused on advancing the field of end-stage cardiopulmonary failure."
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