Clay M. Burnett, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Locations
Meritas Health Cardiothoracic Surgery
2790 Clay Edwards Drive
Suite 520B
North Kansas City, MO 64116
About Me
I completed my internship and general surgery residency at the University of South Florida before beginning a cardiac transplantation and mechanical assist device fellowship at the Texas Heart Institute. Since then, I’ve worked in academic medicine, medical centers and private practice in Savanah, GA, Kansas City, MO, Orlando, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
Care Philosophy
I am passionate about patient care, and energized and excited by improving cardiac health through adult cardiac surgery.
Area of Interest
My interests include adult cardiothoracic surgery, coronary revascularization, arterial conduit harvesting, valve replacements, endocarditis, endocarditis, aortic and aortic root surgery (including valve-sparing root repair), aortic dissections and aneurysm repairs, all non-esophageal adult general thoracic surgery, including VATS, lung resections, biopsy and vm pleural diseases such as empyema.
Honors & Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha
Education
Medical School:
East Carolina University-Brody School Of Medicine
(1984)
Residency:
University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine
(1989)
Residency:
Texas Heart Institute
(1992)
Fellowship:
Texas Heart Institute
(1990)
Board Certifications
American Board of of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery