Linda J. Bogar, MD, Joins Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Albert Einstein Medical Center

Philadelphia, PA, December 23, 2004 - Linda J. Bogar, MD, has joined the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Albert Einstein Medical Center.  Dr. Bogar also performs cardiothoracic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Dr. Bogar received her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine.  She completed her residency in surgery at Temple University Hospital and a fellowship in cardiothoracic transplantation from Temple University Hospital.  In addition, Dr. Bogar completed a residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.  She  is board-certified in general surgery and is also Gift of Life Certified for heart and lung organ procurement. She is Assistant Professor of Surgery at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. 

Dr. Bogar is a member of several professional associations, including Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons and Association of Women Surgeons.  She will perform cardiothoracic surgery at Albert Einstein Medical Center along with three other surgeons who are also on staff at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.  They include: James T. Diehl, MD, Scott C. Silvestry, MD, and Daniel Marelli, MD.  

Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, a member of the Jefferson Health System, provides healthcare services through Albert Einstein Medical Center, Germantown Community Health Services, Willow Terrace (a nursing home), Einstein at Elkins Park, MossRehab, Willowcrest (a center for subacute care), Belmont Behavioral Health and a number of outpatient and satellite locations.  Einstein also operates a primary care network, Einstein Neighborhood Healthcare.  For more information, visit www.einstein.edu or call 1-800-EINSTEIN.

Publish date: December 23, 2004