Garrett Walsh
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| Garrett Walsh | |
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| 🏫 Education | Queen's University (BA, MD) McGill University (MS) |
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| Known for | Complex Lung Resections & Open Procedures |
Garrett Lyndon Walsh is Canadian cardiovascular thoracic surgeon and medical educator known for his expertise in complex cancer surgeries of the lung, trachea, esophagus, and mediastinal organs including primary and metastatic tumors that may invade the spine. He is a professor of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas and an outspoken advocate for the importance of open surgical techniques[1]. He has over 300 publications including academic peer-reviewed papers, book chapters and editorials receiving more than 17,000 citations and an h-index of 75[2][3][4]. In addition, Dr. Walsh given over 600 lectures in numerous countries, and trained over 350 surgical residents and fellows[2][3][4]. Outside of his surgical practice and medical education, Dr. Walsh has an additional interest in designing hospitals and surgical operating rooms[1].
Early life and education[edit]
Born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, he attended Centennial Regional High School in Longueuil, Québec, Canada where he was class valedictorian and gold medalist[1]. Following high school, he completed his CÉGEP studies at Marianopolis College where he received a Science Entrance Award and earned a place on the Dean's List[1]. He completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Life Sciences at Queen's University in 1979 and subsequently completed his Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 1983 also at Queen's University.
Postgraduate Training[edit]
Dr. Walsh completed his general surgery intern year at the University of Toronto before moving to McGill University in Montréal to complete his surgical training. He completed training in general surgery, cardiac and vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, and pediatric cardiac surgery during his time at McGill. His training was conducted at the Montreal General Hospital, Lakeshore General Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital. Garrett Walsh also completed a Master of Science (MS) in Experimental Surgery in 1988 where he published a thesis entitled Skeletal muscle powered cardiac assist under the supervision of Professor Ray Chu-Jeng Chu[5][6]. His surgical training was also completed with the notable Dr. David S. Mulder, a pioneer in Canadian surgery and trauma[7].
He holds certifications and boards from multiple organizations between the United States and Canada including[1]:
- Medical Council of Canada
- National Board of Medical Examiners
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (F.R.C.S.C)
- Certified Specialist in the Province of Quebec (C.S.P.Q) - General Surgery
- Certified Specialist in the Province of Quebec (C.S.P.Q) - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery (1989)
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S)
- Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (F.C.C.M)
Career[edit]
In 1990, Dr. Garrett Walsh moved to Houston, Texas to start as a junior faculty member and work his way up to the level of a full professor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center[8]. He earned full tenure in 2001 and continues to hold that role to the present day[8]. Dr. Walsh continues to provide surgical care to patients and remains a leading expert in advanced thoracic tumors that invade vascular structures requiring resection or reconstruction. He commonly coordinates complex surgeries with departments of neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.
Advocate for the Importance of Open Surgery Techniques[edit]
At conferences around the world Garrett Walsh has advocated for the importance of maintaining open surgery education for surgical residents and emphasizes the importance of being proficient in open surgery. With the rise of minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Walsh claims that open surgery and minimally invasive approaches in thoracic surgery will improve together and both have a specific role to play in the treatment of patients[9].
Awards[1][edit]
2024[edit]
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Castle Connolly
2023[edit]
- Top Vascular Surgeon, Houstonia Magazine
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Castle Connolly
- Press Ganey Top 10% National Patient Scores, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
- America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Nominated by Peers
- Newsweek's Top Cancer Doctor, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Top Doc's, Houstonia Magazine
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
2022[edit]
- Top Vascular Surgeon, Houstonia Magazine
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Castle Connolly
- Press Ganey Top 10% National Patient Scores, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
- America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Nominated by Peers
- Newsweek's Top Cancer Doctor, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Top Doc's, Houstonia Magazine
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
2021[edit]
- Press Ganey Top 1% National Patient Scores, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
- America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
- Newsweek's Top Cancer Doctor, Nominated by Peers
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Nominated by Peers
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2020[edit]
- Press Ganey Top 1% National Patient Scores, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
- America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
- Newsweek's Top Cancer Doctor, Nominated by Peers
- Top Doc's, Houstonia Magazine
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Nominated by Peers
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2019[edit]
- Press Ganey Top 10% National Patient Scores, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
- America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
- Newsweek's Top Cancer Doctor, Nominated by Peers
- Top Doc's, Houstonia Magazine
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Nominated by Peers
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2018[edit]
- Press Ganey Top 1% National Patient Scores, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
- America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
- Newsweek's Top Cancer Doctor, Nominated by Peers
- Top Doc's, Houstonia Magazine
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Nominated by Peers
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2017[edit]
- Press Ganey Top 1% National Patient Scores, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
- America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
- Newsweek's Top Cancer Doctor, Nominated by Peers
- Top Doc's, Houstonia Magazine
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Nominated by Peers
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2016[edit]
- America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
- Newsweek's Top Cancer Doctor, Nominated by Peers
- Top Doc's, Houstonia Magazine
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Nominated by Peers
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2015[edit]
- Newsweek's Top Cancer Doctor, Nominated by Peers
- Top Doc's, Houstonia Magazine
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Nominated by Peers
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2014[edit]
- Top Surgeon in Houston, TX, International Association of Healthcare Professionals (IAHCP)
- Top Doc's, Houstonia Magazine
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Nominated by Peers
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2013[edit]
- Top Doc's, Houstonia Magazine
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Nominated by Peers
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2012[edit]
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Nominated by Peers
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2011[edit]
- Houston's Top Doctors, H-Texas Magazine
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2010[edit]
- European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) Masters Cup Competition
- Houston's Top 100 Professionals, H-Texas Magazine
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2009[edit]
- UT System Inaugural CS&E Fellow, University of Texas System
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2008[edit]
- Stikeman Visiting Professor - McGill University[10]
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- Texas Monthly Top Doctors, The American Registry
2007[edit]
- Brent C. James, M.D. Award for Clinical Safety & Effectiveness Outstanding Lecturer 2007, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Fellow in Clinical Safety & Effectiveness, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
2006[edit]
- Sharon K. Martin Award, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Texas Super Doctors, Nominated by Peers
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
- Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare
2005[edit]
- Honorary Professor of Surgery, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute
- The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Inc.
2002[edit]
- The Surgery Chief Resident Teaching Award, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
2001[edit]
- Surgical Oncology Fellows Special Teaching Award, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1999[edit]
- Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, Baylor College of Medicine
- Faculty Achievement Award for Patient Care, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1998[edit]
- Distinguished Surgeon Award Nominee, Association off Operating Room Nurses (AORN) of Greater Houston
1997[edit]
- University Cancer Foundation Outcomes Research Award, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1996[edit]
- Teaching Award, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Who's Who in Science and Engineering
1988[edit]
- Dean's Honor Roll, McGill University
1986[edit]
- Frazer Gurd Research Award, McGill University
- McGill Surgical Research Award, McGill University
1983[edit]
- Award for Surgery (Orthopaedics), Queen's University
- Award for Clinical Medicine, Queen's University
1979[edit]
- Honorable Ray Lawson Academic Award, Queen's University
1975[edit]
- Class Valedictorian and Gold Medalist, Centennial Regional High School
- Science Entrance Award, Marianopolis College
- Dean's List, Marianopolis College
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Garrett L. Walsh". MD Anderson Cancer Center. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "15.…". The American Association for Thoracic Surgery | AATS. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Garrett L Walsh". MD Anderson Cancer Center. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Garrett L. Walsh | ScienceDirect". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ↑ Walsh, Garrett Lyndon. "Skeletal muscle powered cardiac assist". escholarship.mcgill.ca. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ↑ "The Square Knot" (PDF).
- ↑ "Dr David Mulder : a pioneer in trauma in Quebec". McGill University Health Centre. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Meet thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon Garrett Walsh, M.D., retrieved 2024-01-04
- ↑ "Interview with Prof. Garrett Lyndon Walsh: minimally invasive surgery continues to improve—benefiting more patients". www.asvide.com. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ "Stikeman Visiting Professor" (PDF). Retrieved September 25, 2023.
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