Robert Douglas B. Jaquiss, MD, a Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Sep 22, 2023
Get to know Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Robert Douglas B. Jaquiss, who serves patients throughout the State of Texas.
New York City, New York Sep 21, 2023 (Issuewire.com) - Distinguished as an exceptional ophthalmologist, Dr. Jaquiss specializes in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. As the Division Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director of The Heart Center at Children's Health, his life's work revolves around mending the most delicate hearts, especially those of newborns and children facing heart failure.
Back in the early days of his academic career, the doctor's journey to becoming a renowned pediatric heart surgeon began at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He then honed his skills during a rigorous cardiothoracic surgery residency and fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by specialized training in pediatric cardiac surgery at St. Louis Children's Hospital. His pursuit of excellence led him to the esteemed position of Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at Duke University School of Medicine before joining the esteemed teams at UT Southwestern and Children's Health.
An authority in his field, Dr. Jaquiss is board-certified by the The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS). The American Board of Thoracic Surgery is an American surgical organization devoted to surgery of the chest.
Beyond his clinical work, he has contributed significantly to the field of pediatric heart surgery through his extensive research. With over 100 research articles to his name, he has left an important mark on the scientific community. He also assumes leadership roles in several prestigious professional organizations, including the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the American College of Cardiology.
In addition, Dr. Jaquiss's influence extends to the editorial boards of esteemed scientific journals, where his insights and expertise further the advancement of pediatric cardiac care. Notably, he earned recognition in the D Magazine Best Doctors list for both 2018 and 2022, underscoring his continued commitment to excellence in his field.
Pediatric surgery is a subspecialty of surgery involving the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Pediatric surgeons are trained as general surgeons who then go on to get specialty training to perform surgery on children and neonates with various congenital and oncologic issues.
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