Our Faculty and Residents

A friendly and collegial atmosphere is enjoyed by our team.  Faculty are readily available to trainees for teaching and discussion, providing substantial opportunities for one-on-one mentoring. Two of our core faculty members are graduates of our thoracic surgery training program.

Adult Cardiac Surgery

Reza Salabat, MD

Reza Salabat, MD

Faculty

Thoracic Surgery

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Residents

James Butz, MD

James Butz, MD

PGY-8
Dean Spencer, MD

Dean Spencer, MD

PGY-7
Rosanne Thornhill, MD

Rosanne Thornhill, MD

PGY-6

Alumni

Graduate Career Paths

Year Academic/Private Practice Location
2022 Private Practice Texas
2021 Private Practice Michigan
2020 Private Practice Florida
2019 Academic Texas
2018 Private Practice California
2017 Private Practice Kansas
2016 Academic North Carolina
2015 Academic Mississippi
2014 Private Practice Kentucky
2013 Private Practice California
2012 Academic California

 

Alumni Testimonial

I am extremely grateful for having had the opportunity to train at Loma Linda for fellowship. The operative experience and autonomy in patient care at Loma Linda is unparalleled. From the preop work up, to the OR, to the post-op care of patients, the trainee is heavily involved in every step of patient care. This helps the resident learn the judgement, operative skills, and patient management needed to be an independent surgeon through high volume hands on experience. I felt very well-prepared entering practice at a busy academic medical center doing complex cases because of my experience at Loma Linda.

Dr. Samuel Brown

2024 Graduate

 Dr. Samuel Brown