Michael Ma

Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Bio

Michael Ma, MD is an Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Stanford University. His practice encompasses all aspects of congenital heart disease, with an emphasis on neonates, complex biventricular repair, pulmonary artery reconstruction, and heart failure. Dr. Ma’s translational research lab utilizes biomechanical engineering principles to optimize existing and develop de novo surgical and endovascular therapies in the ongoing treatment of complex heart defects.

Clinical Focus

Neonatal Cardiac Surgery
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Academic Appointments

Assistant Professor - University Medical Line, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Member, Cardiovascular Institute
Member, Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI)

Professional Education

Board Certification, American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Cardiac Surgery (2021)
Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2017)
Fellowship: Stanford University Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery (2018) CA
Residency: Stanford University Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery (2016) CA
Medical Education: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (2010) NY
BS, Stanford University, Chemical Engineering (2003)

Contact

Academic Tel: (650) 724-2925 Fax: (650) 725-0707

Clinical Stanford Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery 300 Pasteur Dr Rm S287 Falk Bldg CVRB Stanford CA 94305 Tel: (650) 724-2925 Fax: (650) 725-0707

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Our lab aims to understand the biomechanics that govern a wide spectrum of congenital heart defects, and how those biomechanics change with contemporary operative repair strategies. We simulate operations virtually via CFD, and in ex vivo and in vivo animal models, and analyze how the changes we make alter fluid flow, pressure, and stresses throughout the system. We hope that these experiments can impact and optimize existing techniques that translate quickly to the operating room.

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