Patrick McConnell, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Cardiac Surgery
Conditions and expertise
- Congenital Heart Defects
Locations
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Academic information
Department: Surgery
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I am a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in treating congenital heart disease in children and adults. My leadership roles include serving as surgical director of the Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Cardiopulmonary Support programs at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
I have particular expertise in treating mitral valve disease in infants and small children, and in performing valve surgery. In addition, I specialize in the use of nonoperative therapies for chest wall deformities. Along with colleagues in the departments of Pulmonary Medicine and Otolaryngology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I have also helped develop a multidisciplinary thoracic airway collaborative to treat patients with complex disorders of the airway within the chest. Patients are referred to me from across North and South America, and I’m passionate about doing all I can to make a positive difference in their lives.
Conditions and expertise
- Congenital Heart Defects
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Congenital Cardiac Surgery
- Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
11/1/2009 - 1/31/2010 - Fellowship - Thoracic Surgery
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
11/1/2007 - 10/31/2009 - Fellowship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Oregon Health & Science University-OHSU, Portland, OR
7/1/2007 - 10/31/2007 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Utah Hospital & Clinics, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
6/1/2005 - 6/30/2007 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Utah Hospital & Clinics, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2002 - Internship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Utah Hospital & Clinics, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
6/1/1999 - 6/30/2000 - Fellowship - Other, Not Listed
- Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, New Rochelle, NY, United States
7/1/1996 - 6/30/1997 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
8/1/1994 - 5/30/1999
Certifications
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American Board of Thoracic Surgery-Congenital Cardiac Surgery
6/6/2013 -
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
6/3/2011 -
American Board of Surgery
10/30/2007
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 11/3/2025, Dr. McConnell has reported no relationships with companies or entities.