Dr. DOMENICO CALCATERRA MD, PHD, MBA
Main Professional Interests: off-pump coronary bypass surgery, minimally invasive valve surgery, treatment of aortic dissections, aortic aneurysm repair, transcatheter valve procedures, blood conservation, ECMO
Domenico Calcaterra, MD, PhD, MBA is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon serving patients in South-East Florida, Palm Beach, and Broward County.
Dr. Calcaterra is a highly respected and experienced cardiac surgeon, featuring over two decades of experience in his field. He graduated with his Medical Degree from the La Sapienza University of Rome in Italy. He completed his residency in General Surgery within the same institution, followed by a further residency completed at Hospital of Saint Raphael, Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut. Driven to further his knowledge and expertise, Dr. Calcaterra completed his fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida followed by a fellowship in Surgery of the Aorta at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He also holds a PhD from the University of Rome School of Medicine.
Dr. Calcaterra is Founder and Board Director member for the Miami Scientific Italian Community (MSIC). He is adjunct associate professor of surgery at Florida Atlantic University and has contributed more than 25 years of experience in Cardiovascular Care to the healthcare industry. He has shared his extensive knowledge and expertise in Adult Cardiac Surgery, consisting of Off-Pump Coronary Artery Revascularization, Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (EMCO) and Blood Conservation; Aortic Root and Aortic Arch Surgery, Thoracoabdominal Aortic Replacement, and Endovascular Aortic Repair.
Dr. Calcaterra has held several titles of appointment since, such as Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the Hennepin County Medical Center (January 2015-2017), Assistant Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine (2012-2014), Assistant Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Iowa College of Medicine (2008-2012), and Director of the Aortic Surgery Program at the University of Iowa College of Medicine (2008-2012).
While earning his vast educational background, Dr. Calcaterra earned several certifications pertaining to his specialization in Cardiac Surgery. He gained Medical Licensure from Minnesota, Florida, Indiana, and Iowa. He was given his U.S. Medical License in 1998. He was specialized in Advanced Trauma Operative Management in 2004 and Fundamental Critical Care Support in 2005. He obtained Board Certification in General Surgery in 2005 and Board Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2007. He became Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 2010
A Great Mentor and Educator
Dr. Calcaterra is also known as a mentor and educator, that has written several revered curriculum development pieces, for many medical professionals that are well-respected in the healthcare industry and has trained dozens of medical students and residents in General and Cardiac Surgery.
In holding such a rich background in medicine, Dr. Calcaterra credits his accomplishments to his passion for surgery. He is thankful to have been brought up with strong moral values. He is also grateful for his own sense of hard work and dedication.
Dr. Calcaterra’s day to day responsibilities includes performing cardiac surgery operations, monitoring surgical patients, and overseeing patients in the intensive care unit. He also performs patient assessments, informs patients of their diagnostic results and conditions, and does follow-up visits.