Francis Fynn-Thompson

Francis Fynn-Thompson is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and serves as the Surgical Director of the Ventricular Assist Device Program, Heart Transplant Program, and Lung Transplant Program at the Department of Cardiac Surgery in Boston. He is also the Co-Director of the Center for Airway Disorders and co-leads the Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Program.

• Education:
  • MD, Harvard Medical School (1997)
  • Undergraduate, University of Pennsylvania (1993)
  • Internship and Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital (1998-2002)
  • Fellowship, Boston Children's Hospital (2004)

Research Focus: Dr. Fynn-Thompson's work centers on pediatric cardiac surgery, with emphasis on heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and congenital heart disease. His publications explore ECMO outcomes, VAD efficacy, and clinical guidelines for high-risk pediatric cardiac patients.

Scientific Leadership: As a leader in the field, he contributes to clinical practice guidelines (e.g., ATS recommendations for pulmonary hypertension) and evaluates device innovations like miniaturized ventricular assist systems. His work addresses disparities in transplant care and technical performance metrics in complex surgeries.