Reilly D. Hobbs

Reilly D. Hobbs is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine, where he contributes to both clinical practice and academic mentorship. His work focuses on pediatric and congenital heart surgery, with a dual emphasis on clinical outcomes and basic science research.

• Education: MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine, MBS (Biomedical Sciences) from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Residency in General Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Fellowships in Congenital Heart Surgery and Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Hobbs’ research spans:

• Clinical Research: Long-term outcomes for congenital heart disease patients, surgical risk modeling, and healthcare disparities in cardiac surgery.
• Basic Science: Organ-specific cellular death mechanisms, immunologic pathways for debris clearance, and biomarker identification for organ injury.

His publications highlight expertise in congenital heart surgery, valve procedures, and innovative surgical techniques, with a focus on improving patient care through evidence-based practices and technological advancements.