Harold M. Burkhart, MD, is Professor and Division Chief of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Oklahoma. He is board-certified in Congenital Cardiothoracic, Thoracic and General Surgery, with expertise in Neonatal Heart Surgery, Cardiac Valve Repair, Complex Congenital Cardiac Repair, Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery, and Pediatric Thoracic Surgery. He is a contributor to stem cell research for HLHS. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd annually since 2016. Dr. Burkhart has also been recognized as a Top Doctor in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by U.S. News & World Report annually since 2011.
Academic Section(s):
Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
Education:
Medical School: East Tennessee State University College of Medicine/Johnson City
Board Certification(s):
General Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery
Fellowship:
Residency: General Surgery, Indiana University/Indianapolis
Fellowships: Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Toronto Hospital for Sick Children/Toronto, Canada
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic/Rochester, Minn.
Clinical/Research Interests:
Clinical Focus: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Clinical Interests: Neonatal Heart Surgery, Complex Single Ventricle Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Thoracic Surgery, Regenerative Myocardial Cellular Therapy
Research Interests: Cellular Therapy for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Ross Procedure, Resident Education and Simulation
Select Honors & Accomplishments:
Received the Dean's Award for Distinguished Medical Service at the 2024 Evening of Excellence - University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Alumni Association
For the past two years 2022 and 2023, U.S. News & World Report has named Oklahoma Children's Hospital pediatric cardiology and heart surgery programs among the top 50 in the nation.