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Elizabeth Stephens, MD, PhD

Elizabeth Stephens, MD, PhD

Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in Cardiovascular Surgery specializing in congenital cardiac surgery. She received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and Ph.D in Bioengineering from Rice University focusing on tissue engineering heart valves. Her adult cardiothoracic training was completed at Columbia University and congenital training at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. Her clinical areas of expertise include the treatment of:

  • Neonates, infants, and children with complex congenital heart disease
  • Adult patients with congenital heart disease, including patients previously repaired
  • Valve disease, including Ebstein's anomaly
  • Pediatric patients with heart failure, including mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation
  • Patients with vascular rings and tracheal stenosis

In addition to her clinical areas of expertise, Dr. Stephens is active in outcomes research relative to congenital heart disease and is extensively published on various cardiac surgery conditions. She has a particular interest in education, including serving on national committees and mentoring trainees of all levels.

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Cardiovascular surgery at Mayo Clinic - the Ross procedure

Cardiovascular surgery at Mayo Clinic - the Ross procedure

Congenital heart surgeons Joseph Dearani, M.D., and Elizabeth Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., share treatment possibilities for congenital aortic valve disease, the Ross procedure, which allows surgeons to repair rather than replace the valve.

Mayo Clinic Ross procedure for the treatment of aortic valve disease

Mayo Clinic Ross procedure for the treatment of aortic valve disease

In this video animation, Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., and Joseph A. Dearani, M.D., pediatric and cardiac surgeons at Mayo Clinic, demonstrate the Ross procedure for the treatment of aortic valve disease.

The Mayo Clinic approach to repair of adult vascular ring

The Mayo Clinic approach to repair of adult vascular ring

Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., a pediatric and congenital cardiac surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, describes the surgical repair strategy for adults with vascular rings — specifically, right aortic arch and aberrant left subclavian.

Mayo Clinic — Tetralogy of Fallot

Mayo Clinic — Tetralogy of Fallot

In this video, Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., a pediatric and cardiac surgeon at Mayo Clinic, discusses the anatomy, physiology and surgical management of tetralogy of Fallot.

Repair of complete atrioventricular septal defect

Repair of complete atrioventricular septal defect

In this video, Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the anatomy, physiology and surgical management of atrioventricular septal defects, also called canal defects.

Mayo Clinic's approach to repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous return

Mayo Clinic's approach to repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous return

Mayo Clinic pediatric and congenital cardiac surgeon Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., demonstrates her surgical approach to repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous return in this video.

Mayo Clinic's approach to anomalous coronary artery unroofing

Mayo Clinic's approach to anomalous coronary artery unroofing

Mayo Clinic pediatric cardiovascular surgeon Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., discusses anomalous coronary artery unroofing.

Advancing fetal surgery for congenital heart defects: Mayo Clinic's approach

Advancing fetal surgery for congenital heart defects: Mayo Clinic's approach

Mayo Clinic pediatric and congenital heart surgeons discuss the benefits of in utero intervention for early treatment of congenital heart defects.

Mayo Clinic's approach to the arterial switch operation

Mayo Clinic's approach to the arterial switch operation

Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic congenital heart surgeon, demonstrates her technique in the arterial switch operation


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