- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Medical Society
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
- Member - Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- Member - American College of Chest Physicians
- Member - Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
- Mitral and Aortic valve repair including Minimally Invasive Valve surgery
- Ventricular Assist Devices and Destination Therapy
- MAZE and Mini Maze procedures for atrial fibrillation
- Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS) and the treatment of Hyperhidrosis (minimally invasive approach)
- Stent Graft Repair of Thoracic Aneurysms (Minimally Invasive)
- Surgical Treatment of Complex Aortic Diseases
- Surgery for Advanced Heart Failure (DOR procedure and ventricular restoration)
- Marfan's Syndrome and surgery of the Aortic Root
- Utilization of Advanced Technologies to reduce the invasiveness of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeries
- Blood Conservation in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- Cardiac Transplantation
- Adult Congential Cardiac Surgery
- Aortic Root Surgery with emphasis on Valve Preservation
- Bloodless Surgery
- Advanced Pain Management for Patient Comfort
- Evaluation of Genomic Activation and Local and Systemic Inflammation, and its role in the progression and reversal of severe Congestive Heart Failure
- Pulsatility Index as an indicator of adequate sympathectomy for Hyperhidrosis
- Development of a Novel Ventricular Assist Device (Patent pending)
- Phase II trials of several Ventricular assist devices under FDA evaluation
- Multimodality Perioperative Pain Management and effect on Patient Satisfaction Scores
- Development of Acoustic Monitoring tools to maintain good LVAD function (Patent Pending)
- Kim, T, Martin, TD, Lee, WA, Hess, PJ, Klodell CT, Tribble CG, Feezor RJ, Beaver TM; Evolution in the management of the total thoracic aorta. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009; 137:627.
- Feezor, RJ, Hess PJ, Martin TD, Klodell CT, Beaver TM, Lottenberg L, Martin LC, Lee WA; Endovascular Treatment of Traumatic Thoracic Aortic Injuries. In Press JACC 2009.
- Hess PJ, Harman PK, Klodell CT, Beaver TM, Bologna MT, Mikhail PS, Tribble CG, Martin TD; Early outcomes using the Florida Sleeve repair for correction of aortic insufficiency due to root aneurysms. Ann Thorac Surg 2009; 87:1161.
- Husain SA, Wallis G, Fricker FJ, Bleiweis MS, Staples ED, Klodell CT, Brown JW, Turrentine MW; Ventricular Assist Device Implantation in the Pediatric Population: Does Pump Size Selection and Associated Hemodynamics Impact Outcomes? ASAIO Sept/Oct 2008 Vol. 54 Issue 5 pp. 474-79.
- Schofield RS, Dorman SM, Aranda JM, Hill JA, Pauly DF, Klodell CT; Constrictive Pericarditis Presenting as a Calcified Anterior Pericardial Mass. In Press. Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2008.
- Feezor RJ, Martin TD, Hess PJ, Beaver TM, Klodell CT, Lee WA; Early Outcomes after Endovascular Management of Acute, Complicated Type B Aortic Dissection. J Vasc Surg 2009; 49:561.
- Feezor RJ, Martin TD, Hess PJ, Beaver TM, Klodell CT, Brown MP, Huber TS, Seeger JM, Lee WA; Extent of Aortic Coverage and Incidence of Spinal Cord Ischemia after TEVAR. Ann Thorac Surg 2008; 86:1809.
- Klodell CT; Video-assisted thoracoscopic left cardiac sympathetic denervation: a reliable minimally invasive approach for congenital long QT syndrome (Commentary). Klodell, CT; Invited commentary. Ann Thorac Surg 2008; 86:1958.
- Puwanant S, Klodell CT, Hamilton KK, Hill JA, Schofield RS, Cleeton T, Pauly DF, Aranda JM; Tricuspid Annular Motion as a Predictor of Severe Right Ventricular Failure Following Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2008; 27:1102.
- Woo GW, Schofield RS, Pauly DF, Hill JA, Conti JB, Kron J, Klodell CT, Singh R, Aranda JM; Incidence, predictors, and outcomes of cardiac pacing after cardiac transplantation: an 11-year retrospective analysis. Transplantation 2008; 85 (8):1216-1218.
- Urdaneta F, Lobato EB, Beaver TM, Muehlschlegel JD, Kirby DS, Klodell CT, Sida A; Treating Pulmonary Hypertension Post Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Pigs: Milrinone vs. Sildenafil Analog. Perfusion 2008; 23:178.
- Aranda JM, Martin TD, Leach DD, Klodell CT; Reoperative Cardiac Surgery Following Long-Term Ventricular Support Therapy. J Heart Lung Transplant 2008; 27:789-791.
- Klodell CT, Aranda JM, Rayburn BK, McGiffin DC, Abraham WT, Sun B, Boehmer JP, Pae WE, Klein H, Huth C; Early Worldwide Surgical Experience with the Paracor HeartNet Cardiac Restraint Device. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008 Jan; 135(1):188-195.
- Klodell CT, Vlasak RM, Martin TD, Janelle G, Beaver TM; Impending aortic penetration following thoracolumbar spinal fixation. Journal of Long Term Effects of Medical Implants Vol 17, Issue 1, March, 2008.
- Mikhail P, Hess PJ, Klodell CT, Beaver TM, Lee WA, Tribble CG, Martin TD; A Technique for Closure of Thoracic Aortic Type I Endoleaks and Landing Zone Preparation. Ann Thor Surg 2008; 85:e 9-11.
- Muehlschlegel JD, Peng YG, Lobato EB, Hess PJ, Martin TD, Klodell CT; Temporary Biventricular Pacing Post Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients with Reduced Ejection Fraction. Journal of Cardiac Surgery; 23:4, 2008.
- Arnaoutakis GJ, Bihorac A, Martin TD, Hess PJ, Klodell CT, Ejaz AA, Garvan C, Tribble CG, Beaver TM; RIFLE criteria for acute kidney injury in aortic arch surgery; J Thorac and Cardiovasc Surg 2007; 134(6):1554-1560.
- Feezor RJ, Martin TD, Hess PJ, Klodell CT, Beaver TM, Huber TS, Seeger JM, Lee WA; Risk factors for perioperative stroke during thoracic endovascular aortic repairs. (TEVAR) J Endo Ther 2007; 14(4):568-573.
- Schofield RS, Aranda JM, Shoemaker SM, Pauly DF, Hill JA, Klodell CT; Cardiac Transplantation in Patients with Antiphospholipid Antibodies; Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 2007; 26(3):299-301.
- Aranda, JM, McIntyre SE, Klodell CT, Schofield RS, Chaille PJ, Conti JB, Pauly DF, Hill JA; Initial Heart Rate and Systolic Blood Pressure Predict Outcomes in Chronic Heart Failure Patients Who are Evaluated for Cardiac Transplant; Clin Cardiol, 2007; 30:282-287.
- Klodell CT, McGiffin DC, Rayburn BK, Sun B, Abraham WT, Conte JV, Russell S, Pae W, Boehmer S, Aranda JM; Initial United States Experience with the Paracor HeartNet Myocardial Constraint Device for Heart Failure. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2007; Jan; 133(1):204-209.
- Schofield RS, Pierce GL, Klodell CT, Nichols WW, Aranda JM, Pauly DF, Hill JA, Braith RW; Central Arterial Stiffness is Increased in End-Stage Heart Failure Patients on Left Ventricular Assist Device Support; American Journal of Hypertension (AJH) 2007; 20:622-628.
- Feezor RJ, Huber TS, Martin TD, Beaver TM, Hess PJ, Klodell CT, Nelson PR, Berceli SA, Seeger JM, Lee WA; Perioperative Differences Between Endovascular Repair of Thoracic and Abdominal Aortic Diseases; J Vasc Surg 2007; 45(1):86-89.
- Klodell CT, Morey TE, Lobato EB, Aranda JM, Staples ED, Schofield RS, Hess PJ, Martin TD, Beaver TM; Effect of Sildenafil on Pulmonary Artery Pressure, Systemic Pressure, and Nitric Oxide Utilization in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices; Ann Thorac Surg 2007; 83:68-71.
- Vazquez Sowell L, Kuhl EA, Sears SF, Klodell CT, Conti JB; Device Implant Technique and the Consideration of Body Image: Specific Procedures for Female ICD Patients; Journal of Women's Health, 2006; 15(7):830-835.
- Woo GW, Schofield RS, Klodell CT, Pauly DF, Hill JA, Aranda JM; Atrial fibrillation as a cause of left ventricular dysfunction after cardiac transplantation; J Heart Lung Transplant 2006; 25:131-133.
- Mathur A, Baz M, Staples ED, Bonnell M, Hess PJ, Klodell CT, Speckman J, Moldawer LL, Beaver TM; Cytokine profile following lung transplantation: correlation with allograft injury; Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2006; 81(5):1844-1850.
- Lobato EB, Beaver TM, Muehlschlegel JD, Kirby DS, Klodell CT, Sidi A; Treatment with phosphodiesterase inhibitors type III and V: milrinone and sildenafil is an effective combination during thromboxane-induced acute pulmonary hypertension 10.1093/bja/ael009. Br. J. Anaesth. 2006:ael009.
- Klodell CT, Staples ED, Aranda JM, Schofield RS, Hill JA, Pauly DF, Beaver TM; Managing the Post LVAD Patient; Congest Heart Fail 2006; 12(1):41-45.
- Klodell CT, Lobato EB, Willert JL, Gravenstein N; Oximetry-derived perfusion index for intraoperative identification of successful thoracic sympathectomy; Ann Thorac Surg 2005; 80:467-470.
- Hess PJ, Jr., Klodell CT, Beaver TM, Martin TD; The Florida sleeve: a new technique for aortic root remodeling with preservation of the aortic valve and sinuses; Ann Thorac Surg 2005; 80:748-750.
- Klodell CT, Jr.; Secondary pulmonary hypertension: a review of the cardiac causes; J Cardiovasc Nurs 2005; 20:119-123.
- Beaver TM, Herrbold FN, Hess PJ, Jr., Klodell CT, Martin TD; Transferring diagnosis versus actual diagnosis at a center for thoracic aortic disease; Ann Thorac Surg 2005; 79:1957-1960.
- Trachte AL, Lobato EB, Urdaneta F, Hess PJ, Klodell CT, Martin TD, Staples ED, Beaver TM; Oral sildenafil reduces pulmonary hypertension after cardiac surgery. Ann Thorac Surg 2005; 79:194-197; discussion 194-197.
- Klodell CT, Beaver TM, Clark D, Martin TD; Distal aortic perfusion during aortic arch reconstruction: another tool for the aortic surgeon. Ann Thorac Surg 2004; 78:2196-2198.
- Holt RL, Martin TD, Hess PJ, Beaver TM, Klodell CT; Jehovah's Witnesses requiring complex urgent cardiothoracic surgery. Ann Thorac Surg 2004; 78:695-697.
- Janelle GM, Klodell CT, Martin TD; Other potential solutions to facilitate thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair when uncontrolled hemorrhage develops at the subclavian clamp site. Anesth Analg 2004; 98:555.
- Klodell CT, Richardson JD, Bergamini TM, Spain DA; Does cell-saver blood administration and free hemoglobin load cause renal dysfunction? Am Surg 2001; 67:44-47.
- Klodell CT, Martin RC, Allen JA, Polk HC; Advanced Surgical Technology Experience – Valuable to the Basic Education of General Surgery Residents. Bull Am Col Surg June 2001; 86(6):11-15.
- Klodell CT, Caroll M, Carrillo EH, Spain DA; Routine intragastric feeding following traumatic brain injury is safe and well tolerated. Am J Surg 2000; 179:168-171.
- Klodell CT, Pokorny RM, Carrillo EH, Heniford BT; Exercise-induced compartment syndrome: case report. Am Surg 1996; 62:469-471.
| Education |
| 1987 - 1991 | B.S., Gannon University Erie,Pennsylvania Major:Chemistry Summa Cum Laude |
| 1991-1995 | M.D.,University of Louisville School of Medicine Louisville, Kentucky
Summa Cum Laude |
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| Postdoctoral Training |
| 1995 - 1996 | Straight Surgical Internship
University of Louisville
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| 1996 - 2000 | General Surgery Residency
University of Louisville
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| 2000 - 2002 | Cardiothoracic Fellowship University of Florida |
| 2007 | Heart Valve Club / La Club Mitrale, Georges Pompedeu Hospital, Paris, (Dr. Alain Carpentier) |
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| Academic Appointments |
| 2002- 2008 | Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Florida |
| 2004-Present | Affiliate Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology |
| 2002 – Present | Director – Mechanical Circulatory Support
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| 2005-Present | Affiliate Assistant Professor of Pediatrics |
| 1999-2000 | Quality Surgical Solutions – Data analyst and cost Containment strategist
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| 2003-Present | Director - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit |
| 2008 - present | Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Florida |
| 2005 - Present | Affiliate Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering |
| 2005 - Present | Associate Medical Director, Gainesville Fire and Rescue |
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