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Ashraf S Abou El Ela, MD, PhD

Title: Senior Staff Cardiac Surgery Consultant.
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Biography

Dr. Abou el Ela is a Senior Staff Surgeon at Henry Ford Health System, specializing in cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplants, and mechanical circulatory support. He earned his medical degree from Mansoura University in Egypt and held various prestigious positions across the U.S., including at the University of Pittsburgh, Mayo Clinic, Washington University, University of Michigan, and the University of Missouri. His work significantly contributed to the development of temporary mechanical circulatory support devices like the Impella 5.5 and ECMO for cardiogenic shock patients. As well as DCD donor heart utilization.
His research primarily focuses on mechanical circulatory support for end-stage heart disease and ex-vivo organ perfusion for thoracic organ transplantation. Dr. Abou el Ela participated in national FDA clinical trials, including the US EXPAND HEART Trial, and co-investigated new technologies like the TransMedics Organ Care System. He also chaired the Data Safety and Management Committee for the national DCD heart FDA clinical trial.