Mark J. Kearns, MD, FRCSC is a highly skilled cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in adult cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and aortic surgery. With a focus on delivering exceptional patient-centered care, Dr. Kearns is an assistant professor of surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where he is actively involved in training medical students, residents, and cardiothoracic fellows. His research interests revolve around clinical and translational aspects of donation after circulatory death heart transplantation, and he is also a co-investigator on several clinical trials in transplant and mechanical circulatory support.
With extensive training and experience, Dr. Kearns completed fellowships in complex adult cardiac surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine and surgical heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He also completed residency training in cardiac surgery at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Dr. Kearns earned his medical degree from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. His commitment to providing exceptional care and advancing the field of cardiothoracic surgery makes him a trusted and respected surgeon in San Diego.
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