Philosophy of Care: As a surgeon specializing in adult congenital and advanced heart failure, my focus is on providing you with the best care possible. I believe in combining surgical expertise with compassion and a holistic approach to healing. I understand that you are not just a medical case but a unique person with individual needs. I work closely with a team of specialists to make sure you receive comprehensive care. I stay updated on the latest advancements in surgery to give you the best possible outcome. Your well-being, both physically and emotionally, is my priority. I want you to feel empowered and supported throughout your journey to better health.
Clinical Interests
Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD); Advanced Heart Failure; Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS); Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO); Heart Transplant; Ventricular Assist Device (VAD); Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS).
Medical School
University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo, Ohio
Residency
University of Rochester, Rochester, New York - Thoracic Surgery
Fellowship
Emory University/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia - Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery
Board Certification
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Publications
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Jorde UP; Saeed O; Koehl D; Morris A; Wood KL; Meyer DM; Cantor R; Jacobs JP; Kirklin JK; Pagani FD; Vega JD. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Intermacs 2023 Annual Report: Focus on Outcomes with Contemporary Fully Magnetically Levitated Device Technology
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Cascino TM; Cogswell R; Shah P; Cowger JA; Molina EJ; Shah KB; Grinstein J; Wood KL; Gosev I; Kanwar MK. Equitable access to advanced heart failure therapies in the United States – a call to action. Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2023; Epub 2023 Oct 24.
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Hack M, Wood KL, Bjelic M, Paic F, Vidula H, Cheyne C, Chase K, Tallman M, Berstein W, Wyrobek JA, Alexis JD, Gosve I. Less invasive left ventricular assist device implantation is safe and feasible in patients with smaller body surface area.
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Design and characteristics of the prophylactic intraoperative ventricular arrhythmia ablation in high-risk LVAD candidates (PIVATAL) trial. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiology. 2023 Sept;28(5);e13073. doi:10.1111/anec.13073.
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Bjelic M, Wood KL, Simon BV, Vidula H, Cheyne C, Chase K, Wu IY, Alexis JD, McNitt S, Goldenberg I, Gosev I. Left atrial appendage exclusion with less invasive left ventricular assist device implantation. Journal of Cardiac Surgery. 2022 Dec;37(12):4967-49
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Ayers B, Lee E, Wood KL, Bruckel J, Alexis J, Vidula H, Barrus B, Prasad S, Gosev I. Patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) in left ventricular assist devices. Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar;113(3):859-865. doi: 10.1016
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Sherazi S, Goldenberg I, McNitt S, Kutyifa V, Gosev I, Wood KL, Chen L, Polonsky S, Vidula H, Alexis J. Current Smoking and Risk of Stroke in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Device. ASAIO Journal. 2021 Nov 1;67(11):1217-1221. Doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000
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Ayers B, Bjelic M, Kumar N, Wood KL, Barrus B, Prasad S, Gosev I. Long-term renal function after venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Journal Cardiac Surgery. 2021 Mar;36(3):815-820. doi: 10.1111/jocs.15277. PMID: 33416196
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Ayers B, Bjelic M, Wood KL, Sheen S, Morrison E, Prasad S, Gosev I. Complete Sternal-Sparing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation is Associated with Improved Postoperative Mobility. Interact Cardiovsc Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb4;ivab017. EPub doi: 10.109
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Ayers B, Wood KL, Cameron S, Marinescu M, Bjelic M, Barrus B, Gosev I. Surgical pulmonary embolectomy with no systemic anticoagulation for patient with recent stroke. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec;110(6):e493-e495. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.04.033
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Ayers B, Bjelic M, Wood KL, Gosev I. Minimally invasive off-pump surgical pulmonary embolectomy for improved patient-centered care. Eur J Cardiothoracic Surg. Epub 2020 Nov 22.
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Ayers B, Wood KL, Gosev I, Prasad S. Predicting survival after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation by using machine learning. Ann Thor Surg. 2020 Oct;110(4):1193-1200. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.03.128. Pub 2020 May 23.
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. Ayers B, Wood KL, McNitt S, Goldenberg I, Chen L, Alexis J, Vidula H, Thomas S, Storozynsky E, Barrus B, Prasad S, Gosev I. Association of previous cardiac surgery with outcomes in left ventricular assist device patients.
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Ayers B, Wood KL, Melvin A, Prasad S, Gosev I. MELD-XI is predictive of mortality in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. J Card Surg. 2020 Jun;35(6):1275-1282. doi: 10.1111/jocs.14578. Epub 2020 Apr 27. PMID: 32340073
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Wood KL, Ayers B, Gosev I, Kumar N, Melvin A, Barrus B, Prasad S. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation without routine systemic anticoagulation decreases adverse events. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May;109(5):1458-1466 doi: 10.1016
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Ayers B, Wood KL, Falvey J, Bernstein W, Gosev I. The use of hydroxocobalamin for vasoplegic syndrome in left ventricular assist device patients. Clinical Case Reports. 2020 Jun 26;8(9):1722-1727. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2967. eCollection 2020 Sep.
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Ayers B, Cheyne C, Wood KL, Quinlan A, Dick S, Vidula H, Alexis J, Barrus B, Prasad S, Gosev I. Long-term ungrounded cable support for short-to-shield syndrome. Clinical Case Reports. 2020 Feb 7;8(3):512-515. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2583. eCollection 2020 Mar.
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Ayers B, Sagebin F, Wood KL, Barrus B, Thomas S, Strorozynsky E, Chen L, Bernstein W, Lebow B, Prasad S, Gosev I. Complete sternal-sparing approach improves outcomes for left ventricular assist device implantation in patients
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Gosev I*, Wood KL*, Ayers B, Barrus B, Knight P, Alexis J, Vidula H, Lander H, Wyrobek J, Cheyne C, Goldenberg I, McNitt S, Prasad S. Implantation of a fully magnetically levitated left ventricular assist device using a sternal-sparing surgical technique.
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Wood KL, Barrus B, Chen L, Alexis J, Vidula H, Thomas S, Storozynsky E, Prasad S, Gosev I. Extracorporeal life support to ventricular assist device: potential benefits of sternal-sparing approach. Journal of Thoracic Disease.
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Mitchell DC, Ayers B, Patel AU, Chacon MA, Wood KL, Barrus B, Prasad SM, Gosev I, Christiano JG. Bilateral pectoralis major flaps for salvage of ventricular assist device deep pocket infection.
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Gosev I, Ayers B, Wood KL, Barrus B, Prasad S. Cessation of anticoagulation for bleeding and subsequent thrombosis events with a fully magnetically levitated centrifugal left ventricular assist device.
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Ayers B, Stahl R, Wood KL, Bernstein W, Gosev I, Philippo S, Lebow B, Barrus B, Lindenmuth D. Regional Nerve Block Decreases Opioid Use After Complete Sternal- Sparing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.
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. Wood KL, Ayers B, Sagebin F, Vidula H, Thomas S, Barrus B, Knight PA, Prasad S, Gosev I. Complete sternal-sparing HeartMate 3 implantation: a case series of ten consecutive patients.
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Johnson CA Jr, Siordia J, Wood KL, Robinson DA, Knight PA. Right minithoracotomy Bentall procedure. Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
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Johnson CA Jr, Wood KL, Melvin AL, Lebow BF, Knight PA. Video assisted right mini-thoracotomy for aortic root replacement.
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Tchantchaleishvili V, Wood KL, Carlson LA, Barrus B, Swartz MF, Vidula H, Lehoux JM, Massey HT, Chen L. Temporary mechanical circulatory support after orthotopic heart transplantation: a single-centre experience.
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Geisler JP, Swathirajan J, Wood KL, Manahan KJ. Treatment of advanced or recurrent cervical cancer with Cisplatin or Cisplatin containing regimens: a costeffective analysis.
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