Max Mitchell, MD
Thoracic and Cardiac
Locations
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
720-777-1234
Children's Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs
719-305-1234
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in neonatal and congenital cardiac surgery, congenital and acquired diseases of the mitral valve, atrioventricular valve repair in children and adults, and pediatric cardiac transplantation.
Specialties
- Surgery ( 1996 , 2004 )
- Thoracic and Cardiac ( 1999 , 2007 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Surgery
Adult Cardiac, Cardiothoracic, Cardiothoracic - Congenital Cardiac, Heart Transplant, Open Heart, Transplant
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Heart and Circulation
Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Congenital Heart Disease, Heart Valve Diseases
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1988)
Undergraduate Schools
BSc, University of Denver (CO) (1984)
Internships
University of Colorado (1989)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (1995)
Fellowships
The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (1999)
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (1997)
University of Colorado (1998)
Professional Memberships
American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Member
American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow
Congenital Heart Surgeons Society, Member
Denver Academy of Surgery, Member
European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Member
International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, Member
Rocky Mountain Thoracic and Cardiac Surgical Society, Member
Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Member
Western Thoracic Surgical Association, Member
Research & Grants
Grants
CentriMag Ventricular Assist System (VAS): Treatment of Failure-to-Wean from Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Pediatric Patients (2008)
Toll-like Receptors Regulate Extra-Cellular Matrix Remodeling in Pediatric Bicuspid Aortic Valve (2008)
Development of a Left Ventricular Camera for Closure of Difficult Ventricular Septal Defects (2009)
Development of a left ventricular camera for Closure of Difficult Ventricular Septal Defects (2009)
Berlin Heart EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device IDE Clinical Trial (2009)
Research Interests for Patients
My research focuses on myocardial preservation and endothelial cell function. I am currently conducting clinical projects studying outcomes following a variety of congenital cardiac surgical conditions. In addition, I have ongoing studies examining biologic differences between normal and pathologic heart valves in pediatric patients.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-777-1234
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am interested in neonatal and congenital cardiac surgery. Congenital heart disease, pediatric thoracic transplantation, adult valvular heart disease, adult mitral valve repair, adult aortic/pulmonary valve repair, adult autograft aortic valve replacement and adult thoracic transplantation.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research focuses on myocardial preservation and endothelial cell function. I am currently conducting clinical projects studying outcomes following a variety of congenital cardiac surgical conditions. In addition, I have ongoing studies examining biologic differences between normal and pathologic heart valves in pediatric patients.
