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Aneurysm | Cardiothoracic Surgery | Coronary Artery Disease | Valvular Heart Disease
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Aneurysm | Cardiothoracic Surgery | Coronary Artery Disease | Valvular Heart DiseaseDr. Fitzpatrick is a cardiothoracic surgeon at St. Luke’s University Health Network and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Temple University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
He attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Joseph C. Doane Memorial Prize as the highest ranked graduate. He subsequently completed prestigious training programs in General Surgery, Basic Science Research, and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn he was honored with the Penn Center of Surgical Excellence and Outstanding Chief Resident awards. Additionally, he was awarded the C. Walton Lillehei Resident Research Award by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Fitzpatrick has expertise in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery and has established a record of clinical excellence that exceeds national standards. He has particular interest in valve repair and replacement, complex aortic surgery, and minimally invasive valve surgery. In addition, with Dr. Fitzpatrick’s leadership and expertise, St. Luke’s has established a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) program for patients with advanced stages of heart failure. The program received disease-specific certification from the Joint Commission in 2014, and has successfully implanted numerous patients with LVADs.
school Education
Medical School
- The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 2004
Internship
- University of Pennsylvania, 2004 - 2005
Residency
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2005 - 2011
Fellowship
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2011 - 2013
Board Certifications
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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“Great visit and surgery scheduled”
June 30, 2025
“I have no complaints about any of the people I came in contact with at st Luke's every one was wonderful!”
May 19, 2025
“It was a Great visit, everyone was nice.”
May 19, 2025
“Dr. Fitzgerald asked me questions, answered my questions, and listened to what I had to say.”
May 5, 2025
“Very knowledgeable and caring”
May 5, 2025
“Thankful for help for my up coming heart surgery.”
April 7, 2025
“Excellent hospital staff and Doctors”
March 1, 2025
“None”
February 10, 2025
“St Luke's as excellent Doctors Surgeons and nurse. Vascular cardiologist center. Awesome”
February 3, 2025
“Doctor and physicians assistant, very understanding and helpful”
January 27, 2025
“I am very pleased with Dr. Fitzpatrick. He explained everything to me perfectly and put my mind at ease. I would recommend him to anyone.”
January 23, 2025
“All good, looking forward to my cardiac surgery this month with Dr Fitzpatrick”
January 13, 2025
“J R Fitzpatrick, MD is Easy to understand. Explained procedure fully. Explained what to expect Very professional”
January 7, 2025
“Was treated with courtesy and concern for my overall well being”
January 2, 2025
“I like this doctor J R Fitzpatrick, MD and the rest of this group. Always a positive encounter.”
December 25, 2024
“I wish that all offices ran this well it is nice to come to this office of J R Fitzpatrick, MD witch is 100 miles away”
November 11, 2024
“ALL people involved were very respectful. Dr Fitzpatrick explained my situation very well. Gave me a thumbs up.”
November 4, 2024
“Never had a problem -”
October 29, 2024
3.7 RATING
“Great”
July 2, 2025