
Primary Office
Temple Clinic
254-724-4910
Kenton J. Zehr, M.D.
Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Education
- Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisburg, VA, B.A., 1977-1979, 1981-1983
- Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA, M.D., 1985-1989
Specialty Training
- Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery, John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, 1996-1998
- General Surgery Training and Research, John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, 1989-1995
- Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Harefield Hospital, Harefield, UK, 1997
Scott & White Appointment
January 5, 2009
Publications and Research
- Co-developer of a sutureless device for coronary bypass grafting and holds patents for a novel mitral valve repair device.
- Consultant to several groups specializing in device development and serves on several boards.
- Primary research interest is development of techniques and devices for minimally invasive valve repair and vascular anastomoses.
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Patient Care Emphasis
- Aortic root reconstruction
- Aortic and mitral valve repair
- Heart failure surgery
Professional Activities
- American Association of Thoracic Surgeons (AATS)
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
- European Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons (EACTS)
- Society for Heart Valve Disease (SHVD)
- Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society
- Fellow of American College of Surgeons
- Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians
Interests/Hobbies
Ornithology, Cultural Anthropology, Travel and Geography, and Russian Impressionism.
Research & Education
Health Care Professionals
Patients