Michael Cain, MD
Surgery
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Thoracic Surgery - Anschutz Medical Campus
303-724-2799
UCHealth Transplant Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-0005
UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-0000
UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-0000
UCHealth Heart & Vascular Center - Anschutz
720-848-5300
UCHealth Transplant Surgery - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-0833
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
I have a clinical focus on advanced heart and lung disease, including mechanical circulatory support and left ventricular assist device implantation, minimally invasive approaches to mechanical circulatory support, heart and lung transplantation, and surgical management of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). In addition to these focuses, I provide the full spectrum of adult cardiac care at the University of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center and care for patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, as well as thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissection.
Care Philosophy
I am part of a world class multidisciplinary team focused on providing the best care for patients with advanced forms of heart and lung disease. I am driven to provide excellent care through tailored surgical approaches to each unique patient and believe strongly that shared decision making is important to achieve the best outcomes for my patients.
Specialties
- Thoracic and Cardiac ( 2023 , 2024 )
- Surgery ( 2020 , 2023 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Surgery
Adult Cardiac, Cardiothoracic, Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant, Transplant
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Heart and Circulation
Circulatory Disorders, Heart Failure, Structural Heart Disease
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, Medical College of Wisconsin (2015)
Undergraduate Schools
BSc (Hons), University of Wisconsin–Madison (WI) (2010)
Residency Program
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program (2020)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (2023)
Professional Memberships
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society - Colorado Chapter, Member
International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, Associate Member
Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Candidate Member
Western Thoracic Surgical Association, Candidate Residency
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
I have research interests which mirror my clinical focus, with an emphasis on investigating the impact of normothermic regional perfusion on heart and lung transplantation, evaluating the impact of right ventricular dysfunction in patients supported on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and the use of temporary ventricular assist devices for cardiogenic shock. Additionally, I have an interest in the investigating the roll of 4D flow cardiac MRI imaging in improving the evaluation of patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
303-724-2799