Department Leadership
![Michael E. Jessen, M.D.](/education/medical-school/departments/cardiovascular-thoracic-surgery/assets/jessen-michael.jpg)
Michael E. Jessen, M.D.
Professor and Chair
Frank M. Ryburn, Jr. Distinguished Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation
![Robert D.B. Jaquiss, M.D.](/education/medical-school/departments/cardiovascular-thoracic-surgery/assets/jaquiss-robert.jpg)
Robert D.B. Jaquiss, M.D.
Professor and Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Director, Pediatric Program Outreach and Development
Pogue Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Research
![Curran Eigelberger, MHA](/education/medical-school/departments/cardiovascular-thoracic-surgery/assets/eigelberger-curran.jpg)
Curran Eigelberger, M.H.A.
Clinical Department Administrator