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- The University of Toledo Medical Center
- 3000 Arlington Avenue
- 800.556.5444
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Meet Our New Physician
Shuab
Omer, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
Division, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Shuab Omer, M.D., was recently appointed an assistant
professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic
Surgery, at the University of Toledo (UT) College of Medicine.
He earned his medical degree at Government Medical College
Srinagar, University of Kashmir, India. Dr. Omer completed
his general surgery residency at the University of Toledo Medical
Center, serving as chief resident from 2006-2007. In June
2010, he finished his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the
Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.
During his training at the Texas Heart Institute, he was also
exposed to complex thoracic surgical oncology at The University of
Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center as a part of his cardiothoracic
training. He is board certified in general surgery and board
eligible in cardiothoracic surgery.
The University of Toledo Medical Center/the Department of Surgery are pleased Dr. Omer has returned to practice at our University hospital. He performs many surgeries, including: CABG on and off pump; aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve surgeries, thoracic aortic aneurysm; arch and root aneurysm; thoracoabdominal aneurysm; atrial fibrillation; atrial septal defects; surgery for heart failure including placement of LVADs (Left Ventricular Assist Devices) pulmonary resections including lobectomies, sleeve resections and pneumonectomies; surgical treatment of myasthenia gravis; airway (tracheal) surgery; and esophagectomies: both open and minimally invasive. His research interests are heart failure and cardiac surgery in the geriatric population.
Dr. Omer and his wife, Sumia, have three children.
Dr. Omer joins Dr. Thomas Schwann, chief, in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. For additional information about Dr. Omer or to schedule appointments, call 419-383-5150 or Physician Referral and Resources at 800-556-5444, extension 5150. Patients are seen in the Heart and Vascular Center of the hospital.