Sorin V. Pusca, MD, brings extensive surgical expertise to the Trinity Health’s cardiology team. Dr. Pusca completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2004 and advanced fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery at Emory University in 2006. He subsequently stayed on staff at Emory University as instructor and later as assistant professor. Prior to joining Trinity Health, Dr. Pusca was part of one of the busiest cardiothoracic surgery private practices in Texas.
He brings extensive experience in off pump coronary artery bypass, total arterial revascularization with bilateral internal mammary arteries, mitral valve repair with leaflet preservation, aortic valve replacement with root enlargement and aortic surgery. He has additional interests in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, video assisted lobectomy, thymectomy and decortication, as well as esophageal surgery.
Dr. Pusca maintains dual Board certifications from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery involves operative treatment of organs and structures located in the chest such as the heart and lungs.