Raja R. Gopaldas MD FACS
Direct Phone: 719 666 6725.
Email: RAJ@MICSVALVE.COM
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MINIMALLY INVASIVE VALVE SURGERY
MINIMALLY INVASIVE CARDIOTHORACIC AND AORTIC SURGEON
“To touch a human heart, to do something to it and then to watch it magically become better is an immense privilege. But to realize that my patients trust their lives on this privilege is sacred and as such they deserve nothing but the best from me.” - Raj Gopaldas
Raja R. Gopaldas is a Cardiothoracic surgeon and is renowned for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. He routinely performs complex and intricate heart surgeries such as replacing an entire heart valves, repairing valves, procedures for abnormal heart rhythms (MAZE) and removal of tumors through a keyhole incision ( about 2 inches to 3 inches long) without cracking the breast bone open. His accomplishments was recognized and featured on the front page of the State Journal Register for his accomplishments at Prairie Cardiovascular in the state of Illinois.
In February 2017, Dr. Gopaldas was recognized for his accomplishments in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, by the State of Illinois in a House Resolution that was passed in his honor by the 100th General Assembly of the Illinois House of Representatives and is the only heart surgeon to carry this honor in the State of Illinois. During his stint at Praire Cardiovascular, Dr. Gopaldas led the largest Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery program in the Central Illinois region.
Dr. Gopaldas is very well accomplished and one of the youngest heart surgeons to be trained at the Texas Heart Institute in 2007. Dr. Gopaldas has won numerous awards and accolades in the field of surgery, research and education. Dr. Gopaldas completed his training in heart surgery at the prestigious Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine under the mentorship of world renowned heart surgeon and pioneer in the field, Dr. Denton A. Cooley. Dr. Gopaldas gained his experience in complex aortic and aneurysm surgery under the most renowned aortic surgeon Dr. Joseph S. Coselli. Additionally, Dr. Gopaldas, gained his experience in thoracic oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
In his most recent postion, Dr. Gopalas served as the lead minimally invasive mitral surgeon and the council chief for all surgical specialties for the entire system in Mid Michihgan. In his early career, Dr. Gopaldas worked as a heart surgeon at the University of Missouri from 2010 and was the the Director of Cardiothoracic Research. Dr. Gopaldas was also elected to the faculty council of MU in 2012 and represented the School of Medicine. In the same year, he was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Gopaldas currently serves as the president of MICS Surgery, an independent surgical corporation in the State of Colorado.
Dr. Gopaldas interests include Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery, Aortic aneurysms, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Surgery, Congenital Heart Disease, Prosthetic Heart Valves, Esophageal Surgery, Esophageal Cancer, Esophageal Disorders, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Disease, Heart Disease in Women, Thoracic, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Aneurysms. In particular, Dr. Gopaldas has a passion for minimally invasive valve surgeries.
Dr. Gopaldas believes in delivering the best and most compassionate care for his patients. Dr. Gopaldas is very directly involved in patient care and primarily responsible for the surgical decisions/operations on his patients. Dr. Gopaldas strives to provide the best cardiovascular surgical services and strongly believes in being approachable to families and patients especially while handling complex problems. Dr Gopaldas sees patients for potential minimally invasive valve surgery and all other aspects of cardiac surgery at the DeBakey Heart Institute in Hays, Kansas and also at UC Health in Colorado.
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