Raymond L. Singer, MD, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Jefferson Health
Get to know Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Raymond L. Singer, who serves patients in East Norriton, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Singer stands at the forefront of cardiac surgery as the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Jefferson Einstein Medical Montgomery Hospital, part of Jefferson Health. As a distinguished board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, he brings a wealth of experience, having successfully completed over 7,500 heart and lung operations.
His journey in medicine began at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree, and continued through his residencies in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Dedicated to achieving surgical excellence, Dr. Singer’s commitment to his field extends beyond the operating room. He holds a Masters of Medical Management from Carnegie Mellon University at the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management, showcasing his interest in healthcare leadership and management.
As a testament of his continued education, the doctor is board-certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, which is an American surgical organization devoted to surgery of the chest.
To boot, he is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.
Maintaining fellowship status, Dr. Singer is a Fellow of esteemed organizations such as the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Thoracic Surgery, the American College of Cardiology, and the American College of Chest Physicians. His involvement in professional societies extends to holding positions of leadership, including Past-President of the Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery and Past-President of the Lehigh County Medical Society.
His extensive career includes notable roles at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) from 1992 to 2019. During his tenure at LVHN, he served as the Physician in Chief for the LVHN Special Surgery Institute, highlighting his leadership and commitment to the highest standards of patient care. Additionally, he held the positions of Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vice Chair of Quality and Patient Safety for the LVHN Department of Surgery.
Beyond his clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Singer contributes to the field through his service on the Editorial Board for American Health and Drug Benefits, under the guidance of Dr. David Nash, Dean of the Jefferson College of Population Health.
Cardiothoracic surgery is the field of medicine involved in the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax. Cardiothoracic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in surgical procedures inside the thorax, which may involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. Alongside performing surgery, they also diagnose and treat diseases of these organs. Dr. Singer’s focus is on heart valve surgery, coronary artery bypass, and atrial fibrillation surgery.
Learn More about Dr. Raymond L. Singer:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/3268064-Raymond-Singer-cardiothoracic-surgeon-Allentown-PA-18103, or through Jefferson Health https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/find-a-doctor/s/singer-raymond-l
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