Hezekiah G.P. Shani, FACS, FCCP, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Ohio

Get to know Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Hezekiah G.P. Shani, who treats patients in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Dr. Shani is a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon, who provides multidisciplinary care in all aspects of heart and chest surgery and is board certified in thoracic surgery, general surgery, and surgical critical care. He offers advanced minimally invasive alternatives and traditional surgical techniques to provide his patients with the appropriate care for their condition.

In regards to his education, it began when he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and Biology from Gustavus Adolphus College, a private, coeducational liberal arts college in St. Peter, Minnesota. 

He earned his medical degree from Makerere University, one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. After moving to the United States, Dr. Shani completed postgraduate training with Wake Forest University, the Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati, and New Britain General Hospital. He gained a Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery with the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, a premier teaching hospital, featuring top-quality, discovery-driven care. 

His work has been published in medical journals including, Urinary pH Values in African, Asian and European Subjects, and Clinical Experience with Metolazone in Fifty-Two African Patients: Synergy with Furosemide.

To stay up to date in his field, Dr. Shani is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the American Heart Association. His focus is on improving his patients’ quality of life and providing individualized care to ensure optimal results. With a passion for his work, Dr. Shani is recognized for his expertise in all facets of cardiothoracic surgery.  

A cardiothoracic surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in surgical procedures of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. Cardiothoracic surgeons operate on diseases that occur in the organs inside the chest and in the bony structures and tissues that form the chest cavity. Coronary artery disease is one of the most common diseases treated by cardiothoracic surgeons. 

Dr. Shani attributes his success to two very simple things, persistence and hard work. His hobbies include traveling, movies and musicals.

Learn More about Dr. Hezekiah G.P. Shani: 

Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1330024-Hezekiah-G-P-Shani-cardiothoracic-surgeon-Cincinnati-OH-45229 or through his personal Linkedin, https://www.linkedin.com/in/hezekiah-shani-62589762 

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