February 27, 2025- Jefferson kicked off American Heart Month and demonstrated the organization’s commitment to cardiovascular care with the appointment of Joseph E. Bavaria, MD, FACS, FRCS as Executive Director, Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute at Jefferson Health and Chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC). Dr. Bavaria brings a wealth of leadership and surgical expertise to Jefferson, bolstering Jefferson’s ability to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart and vascular conditions.
Dr. Bavaria will lead a comprehensive cardiovascular program encompassing Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Anesthesia and Vascular Medicine at Jefferson’s Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute. This unified structure will foster enhanced collaboration among care teams, streamline the patient experience and expand access to promising clinical trials. It will also catalyze cross-disciplinary research and education across divisions, disciplines and clinical sites.