About Me
Mark Galantowicz, MD, is chief of cardiothoracic surgery and co-director of The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He is also a professor of clinical surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Galantowicz is the first recipient of the Murray D. Lincoln endowed Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Galantowicz was awarded the Fulbright Scholarship to conduct molecular biology research at the University of Geneva in Switzerland. He received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College and completed his surgical training, including fellowships in adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York.
Dr. Galantowicz has authored several publications and presented to both national and international audiences on his surgical and hybrid procedures to treat cardiac malformations and congenital heart disease. His clinical interests are in the areas of the surgical treatment and repair of newborns with congenital heart defects and cardiopulmonary transplantation. Dr. Galantowicz’s research focuses on the development of innovative, less invasive strategies for managing cardiopulmonary disease.
Highlights
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “America's Top Doctors,” 2011–2019
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2019-2021
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Heart Defects, Congenital
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY
8/31/1983 - 5/28/1987
Internship
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY
7/1/1987 - 6/30/1988
Residency
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY
7/1/1988 - 6/30/1993
Fellowship
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY
7/1/1993 - 6/30/1996
Board Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
6/7/1996
American Board of Thoracic Surgery-Congenital Card
11/21/2011
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
Cardiac Surgery
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Galantowicz has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
