Doylestown Health recently appointed Anthony Tran, MD, as the Marvin and Dee Ann Woodall Endowed Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery, according to Doylestown Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Sean Reinhardt, MD.
One of the highest forms of recognition for a physician’s scholarship, teaching, and expertise, the endowed chair position provides a sustainable source of funds dedicated to the enhancement of cardiothoracic surgery at Doylestown Hospital.
Dr. Tran is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon, highly experienced in all aspects of adult cardiothoracic surgery, with advanced expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and complex valve repair and reconstruction.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Woodalls for their generous support,” said Dr. Reinhardt. “In choosing to fund this lasting tribute, they not only further enable Doylestown Health to attract and retain physicians of excellence, but continue to elevate our heart and vascular care by honoring Dr. Tran, whose leadership and skill have made a momentous impact on our cardiothoracic surgery program.”
After joining Doylestown Health in 2022, Dr. Tran initiated a minimally invasive mitral valve program, opening the door for patients to have complex mitral valve repairs and multiple valve surgeries performed through tiny incisions. He also introduced robotic-assisted coronary bypass and robotic-assisted lung surgery programs to Doylestown Health.
When medically appropriate, minimally invasive options, including robotic-assisted surgeries, can benefit patients by reducing recovery times, improving outcomes, and promoting patient satisfaction, according to Dr. Reinhardt.
Dr. Tran’s contributions have led to a significant increase in mitral and aortic valve surgeries, both open and minimally invasive, with excellent outcomes.
“Dee Ann and I are delighted at the appointment of Dr. Tran as the Woodall Endowed Chair,” says Marvin Woodall. “In addition to his remarkable expertise in advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Tran’s dedication to patients, combined with his focus on quality outcomes, research, and education, will help ensure that patients have access to high-quality, advanced cardiothoracic surgical care at Doylestown Health.”
Before coming to Doylestown Health, Dr. Tran completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at nationally ranked Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano – only one of the few centers in the country to be given 3-stars in all heart surgery categories by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. His training consisted of extensive training in both traditional open surgery and advanced minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery.
As the recipient of numerous fellowship awards from the American Association of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Tran has undergone additional training in atrial fibrillation surgery and application of robotic platforms. In addition, he has delivered presentations to colleagues at national conferences with his work appearing in peer-reviewed journals, including Perfusion, Circulation, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Journal of Cardiothoracic Disease, and Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery.
“I am deeply grateful to Marv and Dee Ann Woodall for establishing this fund,” said Dr. Tran. “Marv is among the most significant innovators of our time, and his support and dedication to our program allows us to do credit to this inspiration and be at the leading edge of cardiovascular care.”
During his career in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, Marv Woodall led the team that developed the first balloon expandable stents, a revolutionary advancement in minimally-invasive heart and vascular care. Dee Ann has been a member of the Village Improvement Association since 1985.
The Woodalls have contributed generously to Doylestown Health for more than 30 years. Their early support of ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health established the Woodall Center for Heart and Vascular Care, centralizing all Doylestown Hospital's cardiovascular services within a comprehensive program. The couple also supported the Emergency Department Campaign, Friends of the Heart Institute, the Woodall Chest Pain Center, and the Nursing Scholarship Program.
About Doylestown Health
Doylestown Health is a comprehensive healthcare system of inpatient, outpatient, and wellness education services connected to meet the health needs of the local and regional community. The flagship of Doylestown Health is Doylestown Hospital, a not-for-profit, community teaching hospital with 247 beds and a medical staff of more than 435 physicians who provide the highest quality care in over 50 specialties.
Renowned locally, regionally, and nationally, Doylestown Hospital provides superior healthcare and offers advanced surgical procedures, innovative medical treatments, and comprehensive specialty services. Now in its 100th year of service in central Bucks County, Doylestown Hospital is proud to educate and train the next generation of physicians through its family medicine residency program. Ranked as one of the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek and 8th in Pennsylvania, Doylestown Hospital is distinguished in both infection prevention and patient experience. Doylestown Hospital is the only hospital in Pennsylvania to achieve 17 consecutive ‘A’ grades for patient safety from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Learn more at doylestownhealth.org.
About Doylestown Health’s Heart & Vascular Services
Expert cardiologists and cardiac surgeons assist patients and physicians with managing risk factors for heart disease, offer advanced treatment options and provide outstanding emergency cardiac care. Doylestown Hospital’s accredited Chest Pain Center is fully prepared to treat cardiac emergencies around the clock, focusing on rapid diagnosis and effective treatment. The multidisciplinary team at the Woodall Center for Heart and Vascular Care is dedicated to providing the highest level of quality care and patient safety; and for more than 10 years, Doylestown Hospital has been among those recognized by the American Heart Association for our commitment to the fastest, life-saving care for cardiac and stroke patients.
