Steves Ring

Dr. Steves Ring is a Clinical Professor and Chair of the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He has been affiliated with UTSW since 1987, where he developed the Heart Transplant Programs at St. Paul and Children’s Medical Center, later expanding to include lung transplantation. His clinical and research focus revolves around advanced cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures, including transplantation, congenital heart defects, valve repair, and complex coronary interventions.

Education:

• Medical Degree: Harvard Medical School (1971)
• Surgical Training: Duke University Medical Center and University of Minnesota
• Surgical Research Fellowship and Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery Residency: University of Minnesota

Research Interests: Dr. Ring specializes in high-risk surgical cases, particularly in heart and lung transplantation. His work emphasizes improving outcomes for patients with congenital heart defects and refining valve repair techniques. He is also recognized for advancing protocols in high-risk coronary revascularization.

Additional Contributions: As program director for thoracic and cardiovascular surgery residencies, Dr. Ring has shaped surgical education and clinical practice. His leadership expanded multi-organ transplant capabilities at UTSW, integrating clinical care with translational research.