Professor of Surgery at the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dr. Kiser is internationally recognized for
his expertise in minimally invasive valve and
coronary artery surgery, and for pioneering
paracardioscopic procedures to treat atrial
fibrillation (Afib). Moreover, he is the
inventor of a number of medical devices
and the founder and CEO of the Advanced
Cardiac Access Training Institute, which has
provided education and advanced training
in surgical skills and procedural simulation
to other surgeons across the United States
and around the world.
Dr. Kiser has authored numerous
scientific papers and textbook chapters on
cardiothoracic surgery and a wide range of
other topics.
“St. Clair Hospital has a tradition of
high-quality cardiac care,” Dr. Kiser says.
“I’m proud to carry on that excellence and
advance it.”
He will be performing cutting-edge,
minimally invasive procedures at St. Clair.
“A lot of changes are on the horizon in
cardiothoracic surgery and I enjoy helping
to pave the way for those innovations,” he
notes.
“Dr. Kiser exemplifies the qualifications
we seek in our physicians: complete
commitment to patients, superb training,
and a track record of clinical excellence,”
says St. Clair Hospital Senior Vice President
and Chief Medical Officer, John T. Sullivan.
“We believe he will be an excellent fit for
St. Clair’s culture. We look forward to his
leadership among our medical staff and the
contributions he will make to the health of
our community.”
Dr. Kiser earned his medical degree from
the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill, where he also completed a residency
in general surgery, as well as fellowships in
cardiac and thoracic surgery. He is a fellow
of the American College of Surgeons, the
American College of Cardiology, and the
American College of Chest Physicians and
recently earned an MBA at the Kenan-
Flagler Business School, also part of the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dr. Kiser participates with all insurers
and will maintain an office in the St. Clair
Professional Office Building on the campus
of St. Clair Hospital.
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS FOR THE
GREEN TREE WOMAN’S
CIVIC CLUB SPRING
FASHION SHOW
The Green Tree Woman’s Civic Club
Spring Fashion Show is celebrating 40 years
of service this year at the annual event, which
will be held on Saturday, March 23, at the
DoubleTree Hotel in Green Tree. Tickets are
$30. Doors open at 11 a.m., and lunch will
be served at noon. For more information or
tickets, contact Jill Folkmire at 412.378.2707
or email [email protected]. The event
includes basket raffles, Chinese auction, bake
sale, cash bar and more. Proceeds benefit the
GTWCC Annual College Scholarship.
BRIDGING TWO
TRADITIONS OF EXCELLENCE
IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION
JOIN THE GREEN
TREE GARDEN CLUB
If you have a love or interest in gardening,
please consider joining the Green Tree
Garden Club. The next meeting will be Feb.
14 at 11:30 a.m. in the Carlisle Social Hall.
Topics for 2019, including field trips, will be
listed at greentreeboro.com/gardenclub.php.
Guests are welcome to attend any meeting
with no charge or reservation needed.
Guests are also welcome on field trips,
usually for a modest fee. ■
OPEN HOUSE JANUARY 27, 2019
Our Lady of Grace
1734 Bower Hill Rd., Pittsburgh PA 15243
412.279.6611
www.olgscott.net
St. Bernard
401 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh PA 15216
412.341.5544
www.stbschool.net
KEYSTONE OAKS
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