Bill Curtis, MD
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
UnityPoint Provider
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Hospital Affiliations:
- Allen Memorial Hospital
- Gender: Male
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Languages Spoken:
- English
About Bill Curtis, MD
Medical School
- University of Colorado Medical Center
- Johns Hopkins Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Creighton University
Internship, Residency & Fellowship
Undergraduate
Board Certifications
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Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery -
Surgery
American Board of Surgery
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
Biography
Professional statement:
I have 30 years of experience in this profession that I love, cardiothoracic surgery. I take it seriously, so patients and their families have less to worry about.
Why did you become a provider?
"I am passionate about medicine."
Why did you decide to join UnityPoint Health?
I had the unique opportunity to work at Allen Hospital for nearly two months before I joined the staff. The quality of the heart surgery team, clinic, OR and administrative support encouraged me to join the team.
Describe your average patient.
Patients with elective or emergent heart surgery care needs.
What topics you are passionate about?
The use of bilateral internal mammary arteries, when feasible, for revascularization of the heart.
Procedures:
- Heart valve surgery (repair and replacement)
- MAZE procedures for atrial fibrillation
- Coronary artery
- Bypass grafting
- Aneurysms
- TAVR