Eric Jeng
Associate Professor/Director/M.D. | University of Florida
Gainesville, FL, UNITED STATES
Dr. Eric Jeng is a cardiovascular surgeon with expertise in cardiovascular surgery, aortic surgery, and mechanical circulatory support.
Biography
Dr. Eric Jeng is a cardiovascular surgeon with expertise in complex cardiovascular surgery. He is a scientist, surgeon and educator invested in the treatment of heart failure and aortic disease. During his chief cardiac fellowship year, Dr. Jeng gained specialty training in heart and lung transplantation, cardiopulmonary mechanical circulatory support, cardiothoracic minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and complex aortic and valvular reconstruction.
As a scientist and surgeon, Dr. Jeng’s research interests include translational research in cardiopulmonary mechanical support and heart and lung transplantation, dysphagia in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, artificial intelligence and advanced imaging technology, and economics in medicine. At the University of Florida, Dr. Jeng contributes to groundbreaking innovations and clinical trials, teaches future physicians and surgeons and leads continuing medical education conferences for practicing medical providers. He continues to pursue funding opportunities utilizing basic science in aortic surgery, and artificial intelligence to optimize outcomes in cardiovascular surgery.
Areas of Expertise (7)
Complex Cardiovascular Surgery
TAVR
Durable Circulatory Support
Aortic Surgery
Heart Failure
Heart Transplantation
TEVAR
Articles (3)
Simple vs Complex Aortic Arch Repair in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
Journal of the American College of SurgeonsJordyn Pendarvis, et. al
2025-01-27
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing a simpler (hemiarch) vs complex (zone 2 arch) aortic repair for acute type A aortic dissection (TAAD).
Association Between Preoperative Anemia and Cognitive Function in a Large Cohort Study of Older Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery
Anesthesia & AnalgesiaKeith Howell, et. al
2025-01-01
The etiology of anemia has tremendous overlap with the disease states responsible for cognitive decline. We used data from a perioperative database of older adults undergoing elective surgery with anesthesia to (1) examine relationships among preoperative anemia blood markers, preoperative screeners of cognitive function, and chronic disease status; and (2) examine the relationship of these factors with operative outcomes.
Impella 5.5 Use in the Setting of Severe Aortic Insufficiency: A Relative Contraindication
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short ReportsOmar M. Sharaf, et. al
2024-09-01
Moderate or severe aortic insufficiency is a contraindication to transvalvular Impella left ventricular assist device (Abiomed) use out of concern for worsening valvular insufficiency and recirculation. This report describes the case of a 75-year-old man with severe eccentric aortic insufficiency and systemic hypoperfusion who was supported with a transvalvular Impella 5.5 device for 6 days as preoperative rehabilitation before aortic valve replacement.
