Anees Razzouk

Anees Razzouk, MD, is a Professor at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, holding dual appointments in the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He has been a long-standing faculty member with extensive contributions to pediatric cardiac surgery and heart transplantation.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Loma Linda University, 1982
• Master of Arts (MA), Andrews University, 1977
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Middle East University, 1975

Post-Doctoral Training:

• Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Fellowship, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada (1990–1991)
• Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Residency, Loma Linda University Medical Center (1987–1990)
• General Surgery Residency, Loma Linda University Medical Center (1982–1987)

Dr. Razzouk’s research interests center on congenital heart disease, pediatric heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support (e.g., Berlin Heart), ECMO, and cardiac allograft vasculopathy. His work emphasizes surgical innovation, long-term outcomes, and quality improvement in pediatric cardiac care. He has led numerous clinical trials and registry studies, particularly in anticoagulation strategies and device utilization.

His recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a strong focus on Fontan procedures, coronary anomalies, heart transplantation in congenital heart disease, and complex reoperative surgery. The articles demonstrate a consistent trend toward improving surgical techniques, understanding long-term outcomes, and addressing rare complications in pediatric and adult congenital heart patients.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:
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Advising and Grants:
Dr. Razzouk has served as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-investigator on multiple research grants from industry (e.g., Artivion, Berlin Heart Inc., Baxter) and internal university sources. His funded projects include clinical trials on the On-X valve, l-citrulline in pediatric cardiac surgery, Bioglue, and anticoagulation strategies. He has also led institutional studies on Fontan outcomes, pediatric heart transplant databases, and post-operative outcomes in deep hypothermia protocols.

Labs and Teams:
Dr. Razzouk is actively involved in several key clinical and research teams, including the ECMO Program Committee, Pediatric Cardiac Transplant Committee, Adult Cardiac Transplant Committee, and the California Society of Thoracic Surgeons (CASTS). He has held leadership roles such as Director of Circulatory Support Systems and Compliance Liaison for Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery. His collaborative network includes researchers in cardiology, transplantation, and critical care at Loma Linda University and beyond.