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Bryan Barrus, M.D.

  1. Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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  1. Phoenix, Arizona

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Bryan Barrus, M.D., is a cardiothoracic surgeon with a specialty interest in adult cardiac surgery including mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation.  Dr. Barrus treats a wide range of heart conditions and works with multidisciplinary teams to address complex issues.

Dr. Barrus attended medical school at Penn State University. He obtained training in orthopedic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Rochester. He has clinical and research interests in surgical therapy innovations to treat heart failure and improve recovery after heart surgery.

  1. Aortic aneurysm
  2. Aortic dissection
  3. Aortic ulcer
  4. Aortic valve disease
  5. Aortic valve regurgitation
  6. Aortic valve stenosis
  7. Endocarditis
  8. Heart arrhythmia
  9. Heart failure
  10. Heart transplant complication
  11. Heart tumor
  12. Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
  13. Mitral valve annular calcification
  14. Mitral valve disease
  15. Mitral valve prolapse
  16. Mitral valve regurgitation
  17. Mitral valve stenosis
  18. Pulmonary embolism
  19. Pulmonary valve disease
  20. Shock
  1. Aortic aneurysm repair
  2. Aortic arch replacement
  3. Aortic root surgery
  4. Aortic valve repair and replacement
  5. Coronary bypass surgery
  6. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
  7. Heart surgery
  8. Heart transplant
  9. Heart valve surgery
  10. Left ventricular assist device implantation
  11. Maze procedure
  12. Mechanical circulatory support device implantation
  13. Minimally invasive heart surgery
  14. Mitral valve repair and replacement
  15. Pulmonary valve repair and replacement
  16. Right ventricular assist device implantation
  17. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
  18. Valve-sparing aortic root replacement
  • Minimally invasive valve surgery
  • Shock and mechanical circulatory support
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation (maze procedure)
  • Mitral valve disease
  • Aortic valve replacement including transcatheter techniques
  • TAVR explant
  • Heart transplant
  • High risk heart surgery including redo operations
  • Aortic aneurysms including aortic root aneurysm
  • Surgical techniques to relieve obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Acute pulmonary embolism
  • Endocarditis
  • Cardiac tumors
  • Clinical research and education
  1. 2017
    Chief Resident - Cardiothoracic SurgeryUniversity of Rochester
  2. 2017
    Residency - Cardiothoracic SurgeryUniversity of Rochester
  3. 2011
    Residency - Orthopedic SurgeryUniversity of Rochester
  4. 2009
    MD - MedicinePenn State College of Medicine
  5. 2005
    BS - BiologyUniversity of Missouri

Certifications

  1. 2018
    Thoracic and Cardiac SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2014
    Paul Schloerb Award for Best ICU ResidentUniversity of Rochester
  2. 2012
    Surgical Intern of the Year AwardUniversity of Rochester
  3. 2009
    Sylvia and Gilbert Nurick Medical Achievement for Outstanding Academic ExcellencePenn State College of Medicine
  4. 2009
    Medical Student Research AwardPenn State College of Medicine
  5. 2008
    Dr. Dan and Kathleen Kopen ScholarshipPenn State College of Medicine
  6. 2008
    Madeline K. Dietz Memorial ScholarshipPenn State College of Medicine
  7. 2007
    Class of 1973 ScholarshipPenn State College of Medicine
  8. 2006
    McGraw Hill Lange Medical Publishing Student AwardPenn State College of Medicine
  9. 2006
    Mellinger Medical Student Research ScholarshipPenn State College of Medicine
  10. 2006
    Los Alamos Medical Society ScholarshipPenn State College of Medicine
  11. 2005
    Graduated Summa Cum LaudeUniversity of Missouri
  12. 2004
    Charles J. Haines ScholarshipUniversity of Missouri
  13. 2004
    Research Mentor Program GrantUniversity of Missouri
  14. 2003
    Collegiate License Plate ScholarshipUniversity of Missouri
  15. 2003
    Life Sciences Undergrad Research Opportunity Program GrantUniversity of Missouri
  16. 2002
    Carrie S. Franke ScholarshipUniversity of Missouri
  17. 2002
    Student Support Services Grant (TriO)University of Missouri

Professional memberships

  1. 2021
    MemberDepartment of Surgery Quality Council, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center
  2. 2020 - present
    MemberSurgical Advisory Board, Abiomed
  3. 2017 - present
    MemberSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  4. 2013 - 2018
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
  5. 2011 - 2012
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  6. 2008 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  7. 2005 - 2010
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  8. 2005 - present
    MemberPhi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  9. 2003 - present
    MemberGolden Key International Honour Society
  10. 2002 - present
    MemberNational Society of Collegiate Scholars

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