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Bill Curtis, MD

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

Accepting New Patients

UnityPoint Provider


  • Hospital Affiliations:
    • Allen Memorial Hospital
  • Gender: Male
  • Languages Spoken:
    • English

About Bill Curtis, MD

Education
Medical School
  • University of Colorado Medical Center
  • Internship, Residency & Fellowship
    • Johns Hopkins Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery
    • Undergraduate
      • Creighton University
Board Certifications
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery
Focus Areas
  • 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