About Me
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.
My primary translational research is focused on the use of mechanical assist devices and associated therapies targeting heart recovery. My responsibilities also include helping to educate the next generation of physicians. I am an assistant clinical professor of Surgery in The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE
8/1/1994 - 5/30/1999
Fellowship
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, New Rochelle, NY
7/1/1996 - 6/30/1997
Internship
University of Utah Hospital & Clinics, Salt Lake City, UT
6/1/1999 - 6/30/2000
Residency
University of Utah Hospital & Clinics, Salt Lake City, UT
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2002
Residency
University of Utah Hospital & Clinics, Salt Lake City, UT
6/1/2005 - 6/30/2007
Fellowship
Oregon Health & Science University-OHSU, Portland, OR
7/1/2007 - 10/31/2007
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
11/1/2007 - 10/31/2009
Fellowship
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
11/1/2009 - 1/31/2010
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
10/30/2007
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
6/3/2011
American Board of Thoracic Surgery-Congenital Cardiac Surgery
6/6/2013
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. McConnell has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
